Israel Takes Control Of Rafah Crossing
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has taken control of the Rafah crossing, Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent with the...
Personal Finance: Why We're Addicted To Our Dodgy Boxes
09 May 2024
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Why are we so addicted to our dodgy boxes and smuggled cigarettes? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance ...
Bambi Thug - Eurovision
09 May 2024
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Ireland has qualified in the Eurovision thanks to Bambi ThugRussell Alford, Today FM's Eurovision ex...
Business News: Three RTE Reports Published This Afternoon
08 May 2024
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Following the release of 3 RTE reports, Ian Guider from The Business Post joins Matt to discuss thes...
US With Cal And Marion - Stormy Daniels To Be Called As Witness
08 May 2024
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Stormy Daniels is set to be called as a witness in the latest Trump caseCal Thomas, Nationally syndi...
Man Jailed For Murder Of 3 Siblings
08 May 2024
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A man has been jailed for life following the murder of 3 siblings. Frank Greaney, courts corresponde...
Last Word On Music: Eurovision
08 May 2024
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As Bambie Thug is set to take the stage in the first Eurovision heat, John Caddell and Dee Reddy joi...
This Is Earth Overshoot Day
03 May 2024
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Environmental specialist John Gibbons joins Matt to give the full low day on 'This is earth overshoo...
Business News: Digital Advertising Takes Over
03 May 2024
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Just over 960m euro was spent last year on digital advertising bringing it up by another 11%Ian Guid...
How The State Is Handling Those Seeking International Protection When Entering Ireland
03 May 2024
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How is the government handling those who are seeking international protection when entering the coun...
Ryan Gosling Stars In The New 'The Fall Guy'
03 May 2024
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Rylan Gosling stars in the new 'The Fall Guy' movie.Brian Llyod from Entertainment.ie joins Matt to ...
Culture Club: Wallis Bird
02 May 2024
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Singer and songwriter Wallis Bird joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button o...
Elon Musk Fires Tesla's Supercharger Team
02 May 2024
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Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss Elon Musk's latest explo...
Amnesty International Says Troubles Legacy Act 'An Affront To Justice'
02 May 2024
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Why is the new Troubles Legacy Act so controversial?Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ul...
Customers To Face Higher Fuel Costs As Carbon Tax Increases
02 May 2024
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From today carbon tax has increased by €17 annually.Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss...
Allergies Set To Increase With Climate Change
01 May 2024
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Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Founder of the Family Health Podcast, Wondercare.ie joined The Last ...
100 Gardaí To Police Border As Government Says Legislation Will Close Loopholes In Immigration Policy
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency legislation has been passed by cabinet today in order to redesignate the UK as a 'safe' co...
The Last Word on the US: Dog Killing Story Damages Kristi Noem's Chances At Vice President
30 Apr 2024
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Cal Thomas the nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for the Busi...
Summer Camps Could Cost Up To €1,500 Per Year
30 Apr 2024
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Why will children's summer camps cost so much for families this year?Olive Walsh, Provest Financial ...
70 People Killed On Irish Roads So Far This Year
30 Apr 2024
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There have been 70 deaths on Irish roads already this year, which is 17 more than the equivalent per...
Tensions Growing Over UK and Irish Asylum Plans
30 Apr 2024
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Tensions are rising between the Irish and UK Governments over new asylum plans.Nick Ferrari, Present...
Canadian Road Trip
29 Apr 2024
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Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the info you need to take the C...
UHL Remains The Most Overcrowded A&E
28 Apr 2024
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Following the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limeric...
The Week Trending
28 Apr 2024
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Irish Times Columnist Brianna Parkins, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clin...
Kylie Minogue And Calvin Harris To Headline Electric Picnic
27 Apr 2024
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John Caddell joined The Last Word to discuss Electric Picnic's huge lineup for this year's summer ba...
Is Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, Ciarraí, A Real National Park
26 Apr 2024
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Is Ireland's newest national park, Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, really a national park, and is it a p...
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
26 Apr 2024
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Why has infamous Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape charge been overturned?Marion Mc...
Coroner Rules Death By Medical Misadventure For Aoife Johnston
26 Apr 2024
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Karl Dalton, General Secretary of the Prison Officers' Association joined The Last Word to discuss t...
Streamers, Speakers, And Earbuds- Latest Sound Technology
26 Apr 2024
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Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the latest tech to help you enjoy listening to your ...
Culture Club: Orla Comerford
24 Apr 2024
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Irish Paralympian, Orla Comerford is supporting Fighting Blindness, and joined us this week for The ...
Tánaiste Visits Unrwa Refugee Camp In Jordan
24 Apr 2024
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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michael Martin, joined The Last Word live from Jordan to...
Petrol & Diesel Prices Approach €2 A Litre
24 Apr 2024
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Charlie Weston, Person Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the...
Jeffrey Donaldson Charged With 11 Historical Sex Offences
24 Apr 2024
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Former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with 11 historica...
Inlfuencers Warned to Comply with Laws Labelling Content
23 Apr 2024
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Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word with the latest business news.Catc...
GRA Conference Hears of Concerns Policing the Far Right
23 Apr 2024
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The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concer...
Hozier Is Now The 4th Irish Artist with a US Number One
23 Apr 2024
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Hozier is the 4th artist ever to top the US charts with his single "Too Sweet".John Caddell and Dee ...
"We Failed You..." - Taoiseach Addresses Families of Stardust Victims
23 Apr 2024
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Taoiseach Simon Harris made a formal apology in the Dáil today to the families of the victims kille...
The Last Word on the US: Judge To Consider Trump Gag Order Violations
23 Apr 2024
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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone the US Correspondent for the Busin...
Will Fine Gael Scrap USC?
23 Apr 2024
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Daniel McConnell the Editor of the Business Post and Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU...
Fine Gael Senators Propose Ban On Smartphone Ownership For Children 13 And Under
23 Apr 2024
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Senator Mary Seery Kearney of Fine Gael, and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake podcast...
No Sign Of Climate 'Backlash' In Irish Public Opinion- Poll
23 Apr 2024
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How does the Irish public really feel about prioritising national action against climate change?John...
Government Launches Campaign To Remind Dog Owners Of Their Responsibilities
23 Apr 2024
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A major awareness campaign has been launched to remind dog owners of the responsibilities they have ...
The Best New Cruises Available
23 Apr 2024
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Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with a list of the best new cruises available for holida...
Munster Championship Gets Underway With Clare Vs Limerick In Ennis
20 Apr 2024
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The Munster Hurling Championship kicks off on Sunday with a bang when Clare take on Limerick in Enni...
The Week Trending
20 Apr 2024
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Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined the La...
Taylor Swift Releases Surprise Double Album
19 Apr 2024
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Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss the surprise release of global popstar Taylor Swift's late...
Toxic Content Being Fed To Teenage Boys By Social Media Companies, DCU Study Says
19 Apr 2024
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Dr. Catherine Baker from the Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss a new DCU s...
Climate Change To Wreck Global Economy By 2050, New Report Says
19 Apr 2024
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A new study claims that climate change will wipe out 20% of global GDP by 2050.John Gibbons joined T...
The Latest In Garden Tech
19 Apr 2024
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From flower monitors to robo lawnmowers, Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his picks f...
After A 43 Year Wait: Jury Returns Unlawful Killing Verdict In Stardust Inquest
19 Apr 2024
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43 years later, the Stardust inquests have found that 48 people people died by unlawful killing on t...
Business News: Good News For Navan
18 Apr 2024
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Tara Mines in Navan have just announced they will be reopeningIan Guider, Columnist, The Business Po...
Personal Finance: EIR Staff Told Not To Obey Law By Management
18 Apr 2024
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EIR staff were told not the obey the law by their managementCharlie Weston, Personal finance editor ...
New Law Discriminates Against Less Wealthy People Going Through Divorce
18 Apr 2024
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New law discriminates against less wealthy people going through divorce, barrister saysPaul C McCart...
EV Charging Arms Opposed By DCC
16 Apr 2024
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Janet Horner, Green Party and Dublin City Councillor, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for Th...
World Leaders Urge Restraint From Israel After Iranian Attack
16 Apr 2024
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What is next for Israel after Iran's major attack over the weekend?Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer...
Top Places To Visit In Tuscany
16 Apr 2024
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Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie is back with her recommendations for the beautiful region of Tus...
Hot School Meal Programme Expanded To 900 Schools
16 Apr 2024
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900 schools have been added to the new hot school meal programme, bringing the total to 2,000.TD Hea...
Fianna Fáil Gather for Last Ard Fheis Before General Election
12 Apr 2024
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Fianna Fáil's final Ard Fheis before the general election takes place today and tomorrow, Minister ...
The Week Trending
12 Apr 2024
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Michael Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, and Laura Byrne from thejournal.ie ...
Gardaí Told To Do 30 Minutes Road Safety Work On Each Shift
12 Apr 2024
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With the numbers of deaths on Irish roads rising dramatically, Gardaí have been instructed to condu...
Has The EU Caved Into Farmer's Protests?
11 Apr 2024
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Is the EU scaling back on it's environmental ambitions?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss....
Innovations In Laundry Tech
11 Apr 2024
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Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word with the latest and greatest in laundry tech to help you keep y...
OJ Simpson Dies Aged 76
11 Apr 2024
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OJ Simpson has died aged 76.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last W...
Cancer Society Warns That Some Care Is Going 'Backwards'
10 Apr 2024
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How well has the National Cancer Strategy actually been implemented?Averil Power, CEO of the Irish C...
60% Would Turn Down A Job That Doesn't Offer Hybrid Work
10 Apr 2024
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According to the annual CPL Jobs Survey has found that 60% of people would turn down a job if it doe...
Bankers Accused Of 'Discriminating Against Mortgage Holders For Green Lending Rates
10 Apr 2024
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Are banks guilty of discriminating against those who can't qualify for a 'green mortgage'?Charlie W...
Culture Club: Helen Steele
10 Apr 2024
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Designer Helen Steele joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page ...
Big Busk Stories: Lisa's One Year Old Daughter Was Born Into Homelessness
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"When the night comes and she's asleep I just ask What am I doing wrong?"Lisa’s one year old daugh...
Female MEPs Warned Of Deepfake Image Threats Ahead Of Election
08 Apr 2024
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Female members of the European Parliament, and those contesting seats in the forthcoming election ha...
Property Prices Rising At Fastest Pace In 18 Months
08 Apr 2024
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According to the myhome.ie report, Ireland's housing market is 'heating up again'. Conall Mac Collie...
Plans To Increase Sick Leave Days Could Be Paused
08 Apr 2024
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Incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris has suggested that plans to increase the number of sick days workers...
The Best Travel Deals For April
08 Apr 2024
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Are there any good last minute deals to help you get away from the rain?Sarah Slattery says there ar...
Big Busk Stories: "It's Not Just People In Addiction Or People With Family Breakdown It Can Be Anyone"
08 Apr 2024
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Chloe works in the Focus Ireland coffee shop with those experiencing homelessness. We're all in...
No Confidence In RSA From Road Safety Groups
05 Apr 2024
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Over 30 road safety advocate bodies have declared no confidence in the Road Safety Authority.Jason C...
The Week Trending
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roe McDermott, Irish Times Columnist, and Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encore podcast joined The La...
Storm Kathleen To Make Conditions Worse For Farmers
05 Apr 2024
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Record rainfall which shows no sign of stopping is to worsen again with the arrival of storm Kathlee...
The Irish Language Is Having A Moment
05 Apr 2024
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Writer and Irish language enthusiast Manchán Magan joined The Last Word to discuss the Irish langua...
Climate Change To Be Taught At Leaving Cert Level
05 Apr 2024
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What is your opinion on climate change being introduced as a subject at Leaving Cert level in Irish ...
A United Ireland Would Cost €20Bn A Year For 20 Years, New Report Says
05 Apr 2024
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A new report suggests a united Ireland would cost €20 billion a year for 20 years. But how was thi...
The Latest In Spring Cleaning Tech
05 Apr 2024
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From robot window cleaners to smart bins, Andy O'Donoghue is back for Tech Thursday with the latest...
Big Busk Stories: The Lasting Impact Of Being Placed In Care Can Have On A Child
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keilie O’Danza is 25 years old and a care leaver. Keilie was taken into care at 10 and is still tr...
Not Enough Gardaí To Police Capital's Streets , Says Dublin City Council CEO
04 Apr 2024
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Pat Gates, Coordinator for the Young People At Risk Programme in the North Inner City, and Richard G...
Culture Club: Neil Martin
04 Apr 2024
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World-class Musician and Composer Neil Martin joined us on The Last Word this week for The Culture C...
Record Rainfall Impacting Food Production
04 Apr 2024
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Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather, and Food Economist, Ciaran Fitzgerald joined The Last Word to dis...
Vacant Homes Tax 'Probably Raised Less Than It Cost'
04 Apr 2024
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The vacant homes tax has raised only €2 million since it's been introduced. With vacant properties...
State-Owned Asylum Accommodation Could Cost €5BN Over 20 Years
02 Apr 2024
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Minister Rodrick O'Gorman plans to spend up to €5 billion over the next 20 years on 10,000 asylum ...
Simon Coveney Stepping Down From Cabinet
02 Apr 2024
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What are the reasons for Simon Coveney's sudden departure from cabinet, and where does this leave Si...
Unions Highlight Teacher Supply Crisis
02 Apr 2024
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How is Ireland going to deal with a teacher shortage in both primary and secondary schools?Norma Fol...
Should SUV Drivers Pay Even Higher Penalties To Drive And Park?
02 Apr 2024
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With the prices of fuel increasing, should SUV drivers pay more than other road users?Brenda Power, ...
ICTU Challenges Employer 'Myths' Around Work Reforms
28 Mar 2024
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Have the Government done too much in relation to imposing additional costs on businesses in recent y...
Anti-Driver Or Pure Common Sense? - The Government's Latest Transport Plan
28 Mar 2024
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What does John Gibbons have to say about Eamon Ryan's newly approved traffic legislation? Catch the ...
Will It Become Too Expensive To Own Cars In Urban Areas?
28 Mar 2024
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Shane O’Donoghue, Editor for CompleteCar.ie, and Paul Walsh, Chief Executive of Peopl Insurance jo...
Wireless Accessories For Laptop Or PC
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on the hunt for the best selection of wireless add-ons and accessories for your laptop or PC...
Culture Club: Guy Garvey
27 Mar 2024
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Guy Garvey, lead singer of Elbow joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on...
Tom Vaughan Lawlor On His New Movie About The Homeless World Cup
27 Mar 2024
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Actor Tom Vaughan Lawlor joined The Last Word to discuss his latest film, The Beautiful Game, releas...
Government Signs Off On Pension Enrolment Scheme
27 Mar 2024
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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss de...
Cabinet Approves Green Strategy To Reduce Car Use
27 Mar 2024
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Local authorities will have the power to introduce traffic congestion charges in the future as part ...
Rescue Underway After Baltimore Bridge Bridge Collapse
26 Mar 2024
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Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Busines...
Diageo Announces Price Increase On Pints
26 Mar 2024
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Why have Diageo decided to increase prices on their draft beers?Ian Guider, Business Columnist for T...
Big Busk Stories: James Flanagan First Experienced Homelessness At The Age Of Two
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Last Word, Matt spoke to James Flanagan about his experience of homelessness.TodayFM's Big Bu...