Paschal Donohoe Announces New Public Sector Pay Deal
14 Feb 2024
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Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined The Last Word to discuss details of the Gove...
Johnny Ronan to Build 17 Storey Building in Dublin
12 Feb 2024
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Developer Johnny Ronan is to build a 17-storey building in Dublin.Ian Guider from The Business Post ...
Alan Partridge is Returning to The BBC
12 Feb 2024
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Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word for the weekly streaming and TV slot.Catch the full...
The Stress And Terror of Being Stalked
12 Feb 2024
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'Stalked' airs tonight on Virgin Media, and depicts distressing stories.Jarlath Rice, a stalking vic...
Why Are There Few Flights from Ireland's Regional Airports?
12 Feb 2024
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Seen as Dublin Airport is reportedly at capacity, why are there so few flights from Ireland's Region...
Conspiracy Theories And Hysteria Follow Travis And Taylor To The Superbowl
09 Feb 2024
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Why is Taylor Swift's potential appearance at the Superbowl being politicised? Mark Hogan from Pro-F...
Ireland And NATO Enter New Agreement To Counter Threats Posed By Russia
09 Feb 2024
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Conor Gallagher, Security and Crime Correspondent for The Irish Times, and Professor Donnacha Ó Bea...
Finnair To Begin Weighing Passengers
09 Feb 2024
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Why has Finish airline Finnair decided to begin weighing passengers before flights?Dave Hanratty fro...
Glen Dimplex To Axe 300 Irish Jobs
08 Feb 2024
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The closing of two Glen Dimplex sites will result in up to 300 jobs cuts for the electrical group in...
Cars To Be Removed From Dublin City Centre By August
08 Feb 2024
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Will a car-free Dublin city centre really work?Brendan O’Brien, Head of Technical Services for Dub...
Ireland/Israel Basketball Match Takes Place In Wake Of Claims By Israeli Player That Irish Team Is Anti-Semitic
08 Feb 2024
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Comments made by an Israeli basketball player about the Irish women's team have created tensions aro...
AI & Smart Tech To Help You Get The Most From Your Home Workouts
08 Feb 2024
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Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word with his list of the best gadgets to help you optimise your h...
Many Rural Irish Towns At Risk Of Having No Local GP
08 Feb 2024
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Why are so many people in rural Ireland without a GP?Dr. Ilona Duffy, GP in Monaghan and Peadar Toib...
Hamas Proposes Three-Stage Ceasefire Over 135 Days
08 Feb 2024
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Hamas has responded to an Israeli ceasefire plan with their own suggestions. Could this signify a po...
Why Don't More People Shop Around For Home Insurance?
08 Feb 2024
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Why are people still overpaying for home insurance?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The ...
Why A Cup Of Coffee Could Soon Cost €6
08 Feb 2024
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Would you pay as much as €6 for a cup of coffee?Alan Andrews, Owner of The Old Barracks Coffee Roa...
Taylor Swift Announces New Album
06 Feb 2024
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At the Grammys this week, Taylor Swift teased news about a new album coming later this year.The Last...
Donald Trump Told He Doesn't Have Presidential Immunity
06 Feb 2024
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In our weekly US slot, we hear from Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas about recent bad news for Donald T...
Former Taoiseach John Bruton Dies Aged 76
06 Feb 2024
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The former Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, John Bruton passed away this morning following an illn...
Enrollment Crisis - Second Level Students Left Without School Places
06 Feb 2024
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An investigation has found that some students are being left without places as an enrollment crisis ...
Remembering John Bruton: The Former Taoiseach Sat Down With The Last Word In 2015
06 Feb 2024
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In 2015, Matt Cooper sat down with former Taoiseach John Bruton to discuss his book called Faith in ...
How Health Service Staff Shortages Are Affecting Patient Care
02 Feb 2024
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Staff shortages in hospitals are said to be affecting patient care.Dr Chris Luke, columnist with the...
Hoodie Bans at Airports and Taylor Swift's Election Influence
02 Feb 2024
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Hoodie-wearing or oversized jumpers will have to be taken off in security at Dublin and Cork Airport...
The 2024 Hurling Season Begins
02 Feb 2024
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It's officially the start of the hurling season for 2024.Jamsie O'Connor and John McIntyre joined Th...
The Carbon Footprint Caused By Ministerial St. Patrick's Day Trips
01 Feb 2024
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Government Ministers are to travel the world on St. Patrick's Day. But at what cost to the environme...
Zuckerberg Told 'Blood on Hands' At US Senate
01 Feb 2024
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Mark Zuckerberg received some stark warnings at a recent US Senate hearing. Other tech giant CEOs we...
Argylle and The Zone of Interest
01 Feb 2024
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On the weekly movies slot, Brian Loyd, Movies Editor of entertainment.ie is looking at Argylle and T...
Elaborate Scams Conned Almost €9 Million From Investors Last Year
01 Feb 2024
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Many different scams managed to dupe investors into giving over €9 million in 2023.Niamh Davenport...
Culture Club: Philip King
01 Feb 2024
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Founder of iconic televised festival Other Voices, Philip King joined us this week for The Culture C...
Minister Objects To Airport Expansion Plans
31 Jan 2024
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Green Party Junior Minister Joe O'Brien has submitted an objection to new Dublin Airport expansion p...
VHI's Latest Increase Means Bad News For Customers
31 Jan 2024
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VHI's third price rise in a year may be a stretch for customers.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Edi...
Gardaí Begin Follow-Up Operation On Dublin Riots
31 Jan 2024
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A follow-up operation on the Dublin riots began today, with two people detained by Gardaí for quest...
Schools Will Have To Record All Bullying Incidents Under New Plan
30 Jan 2024
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A new anti-bullying plan from the Government hopes to ensure that all incidents of bullying are reco...
30% Of Under 30s Will Vote For Taylor Swift's Endorsement
30 Jan 2024
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Will Taylor Swift help Joe Biden to win the US presidential election?Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicat...
Gardaí Fear Missing Man Was Killed Over Drug Debt
30 Jan 2024
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Gardaí believe human remains found yesterday in Cork may be those of missing man Ciaran Quilligan.B...
Failed Asylum Applicants To Be Deported On Dedicated Flights As New Safe Countries Added To List
30 Jan 2024
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The Government plans to implement specially dedicated flights for deporting failed asylum applicants...
Bambie Thug To Represent Ireland At The Eurovision
29 Jan 2024
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With only one qualification for the Eurovision finals in the last ten attempts, is it time for a cha...
Has The Sinn Fein Bubble Burst?
29 Jan 2024
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When will the next general election take place? Are Sinn Fein losing support?Aisling Moloney, Politi...
Ryanair Cuts Profit Forecast
29 Jan 2024
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Why has Ryanair cut its annual profit forecast, despite a big year for the airline?Ian Guider, Colum...
Women Are Leading The Solo Travel Surge
29 Jan 2024
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Are you thinking of taking a solo trip?Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie and Sinead Kenn...
10.25% Pay Rise For Public Sector Workers
27 Jan 2024
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A deal was been reached for a new public sector pay rise following extensive negotiations. Niall Sha...
Jurgen Klopp To Step Down As Liverpool Manager At The End Of The Season
27 Jan 2024
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In news that has shaken the football world, Jurgen Klopp has announced he will step down as Liverpoo...
The Week Trending
27 Jan 2024
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Brianna Parkins and Eoghan Tomás McDermott joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trend...
Citizen's Assembly Calls for Decriminalisation of Personal Use Drugs
26 Jan 2024
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The Citizen's Assembly on Drugs Use has called for the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use.C...
RTÉ Chair Apologises Over Toy Show The Musical
26 Jan 2024
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The Chair of the RTÉ Board, Siún Ní Raghallaigh has made a statement in relation to the recent To...
All of Us Strangers
26 Jan 2024
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The Last Word on Movies looked at Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in All of Us Strangers.Roe McDermott,...
The Latest in Essential Home Office Tech
26 Jan 2024
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It's Tech Thursday, and this week it's all about what you may need to spruce up your home office.Tec...
Report Finds That RTÉ Board Never Signed Off On Toy Show: The Musical
25 Jan 2024
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A report from Grant Thornton has found that the RTÉ board did not sign off on Toy Show: The Musical...
Would A Car-Free Dublin City Centre Be Possible?
24 Jan 2024
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Is the prospect of a car-free Dublin City centre realistic?Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Micha...
Culture Club: Janis Ian
24 Jan 2024
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Singer and songwriter Janis Ian joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on ...
Permanent TSB To Increase Fees For Half A Million Customers From April
24 Jan 2024
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PTSB are increasing their current account fees for almost half a million customers.Charlie Weston, P...
63% Believe House Prices Have Peaked
23 Jan 2024
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According to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland's annual review, 63% of people believe house...
Trump Well Ahead Of Nikki Haley In New Hampshire Primary
23 Jan 2024
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Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Busines...
Cillian Murphy Gets First Oscar Nomination
23 Jan 2024
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Cillian Murphy has received his first ever Oscar nomination, in the running for Best Actor in a Lead...
Warnings Over Young Girls Using 'Active' Skin Care
23 Jan 2024
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What age should young girls be using expensive skincare products?Dr. Colman Noctor, Child Psychother...
Govt Considering Monthly Tax On Internet Bills To Replace TV License
23 Jan 2024
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Will the infamous TV license fee by replaced by monthly internet tax?Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke j...
Car Free Dublin City Centre Would Cause Job Losses, Brown Thomas And Arnotts Owner Warns
22 Jan 2024
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Arnotts and Brown Thomas have written to Dublin City Council to express concerns around future trans...
Holiday Deals For Couples
22 Jan 2024
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If you're looking for some inspiration for a holiday with your partner, Sarah Slattery from Travelex...
Galway Plant Set To Create Up To 1,000 Jobs
19 Jan 2024
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Barry Regan, Executive Vice President for Global Operations at Dexcom joined The Last Word to discus...
The Week Trending
19 Jan 2024
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Is the new season of True Detective receiving negative reviews from viewers because, unlike earlier ...
Kneecap Is The First Irish Language Film To Premiere At Sundance
19 Jan 2024
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Kneecap the movie has become the first Irish language film to premiere at Sundance film festival. It...
Plans For Stephen's Green Shopping Centre Replace Kitsch With Bland
18 Jan 2024
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Frank McDonald, Former Environment Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss the co...
Capital Policing Surge Is Halted
18 Jan 2024
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Why has the planned policing surge in Dublin city been halted?Conor Lally, Crime & Security Edit...
Greenland Ice Loss Much Greater Than Previously Thought
18 Jan 2024
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30 million tonnes of ice is being lost in Greenland every hour, according to new scientific analysis...
AR & VR Headsets
18 Jan 2024
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Andy O’Donoghue has taken a dive into the world of virtual and augmented reality this week for Tec...
Cork GAA Clubs Told 'Discussions Continue' Over Possible Renaming Of Páirc Uí Chaoimh
17 Jan 2024
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Tony Leen, Sports Editor of the Irish Examiner joined The Last Word to discuss the latest on the con...
Irish Beef Exports To China To Resume
17 Jan 2024
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Exports of Irish beef to China will resume immediately, following a suspension by the General Admini...
Culture Club: Cathy Jordan
17 Jan 2024
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Singer songwriter Cathy Jordan joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on t...
Bord Gáis Becomes The Latest Energy Supplier To Cut Their Prices
17 Jan 2024
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Bord Gáis is the latest to follow in a trend of energy providers cutting their prices, but should w...
Martin To Discuss Debt Warehousing With Finance Minister
16 Jan 2024
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How are the Government responding to the issues around warehoused debt repayments owed by restaura...
Ariana Grande Releases First Single Since 2020
16 Jan 2024
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Is Ariana Grande turning heads with her new song, or is her first single since 2020 sounding like a ...
New Developments To Have Minimised Parking Spaces
16 Jan 2024
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Should you be guaranteed a parking space when buying a house or apartment in an urban area?Feljin Jo...
Trump Wins Iowa
16 Jan 2024
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Does Donald Trump's early success in Iowa indicate success to come further afield? Cal Thomas, Natio...
Summer Holiday Ideas For Families
15 Jan 2024
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If you're looking for some inspiration for this year's family summer holiday, look no further! Sarah...
Average Price Of A Dublin Hotel Room Last Year Was €210
15 Jan 2024
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According to a report from Deloitte, the average price of a hotel room in Dublin in 2023 was €210....
Paralympian Jason Smyth On Challenges Of The Dance Floor
15 Jan 2024
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Jason Smyth, former Paralympian and current contestant in Dancing With The Stars joined The Last Wor...
Complaints Over Landlord's Use Of CCTV
15 Jan 2024
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Naomi O’Leary, Irish Times Correspondent, and Ann Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for ...
The Week Trending
13 Jan 2024
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Edel Coffey, Author and Irish Examiner Columnist, and Ian Power, Ceo of Spunout.ie joined The Last W...
Who Are The Houthis And How Did Last Night's Air Strikes Against Them Come About?
13 Jan 2024
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More than a dozen sites used by Houthis rebels in Yemen have been bombed by US and UK forces. Patric...
How Conor McGregor Went From National Hero To Poster Boy For The Far Right
13 Jan 2024
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How has Conor McGregor gone from one of Ireland's most celebrated sports stars to a poster boy for t...
Minister Disappointed Over Pay Talks
11 Jan 2024
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Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform joined The Last Word to discuss today'...
Bottled Water Contains 1/4 Million Pieces Of Nano Plastic Per Bottle
11 Jan 2024
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We know single use plastics are harmful to the environment, but should you be avoiding plastic bottl...
Public Sector Pay Talks Break Down Following 'Disappointing' Offer
11 Jan 2024
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Talks for a new public sector pay deal have been suspended after a 'disappointing' offer from the Go...
An AI Powered Future On Display At CES In Las Vegas
11 Jan 2024
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Electronics show CES is taking place in Las Vegas, with an intriguing look into an AI powered future...
Social Media Sites To Face Age Verification Requirement
10 Jan 2024
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Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids joined The Last Word to discuss new plans from Meta to...
Culture Club: Megan O'Neill
10 Jan 2024
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Rising music star Megan O'Neill joined us this week for The Culture Club.Press the 'Play' button on ...
The Everyday Ways To Cut Your Costs In 2024
10 Jan 2024
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Could you be saving money on your everyday costs?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Ir...
Dublin Is The Second Slowest City In The World For Drivers
10 Jan 2024
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Dublin is second only to London as the slowest city in the world for drivers.Michael Pidgeon, Dublin...
Elvis To Become A Hologram
09 Jan 2024
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A new show in London will feature Elvis Presley as a hologram, following the success of the recent A...
Warning Over Pressure On Nursing Homes As 1 In 5 Family Run Businesses Close
09 Jan 2024
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New research from the ESRI has found that Ireland's nursing home sector is 'under threat of failure'...
Laneway Closed In Dublin City Centre Over Anti-Social Behaviour
09 Jan 2024
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A laneway in Dublin city centre has been closed by the city council due to anti-social behaviour. Ha...
Biden Places Threat To Democracy At The Heart Of His 2024 Presidential Campaign
09 Jan 2024
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Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Busine...
Tiger Woods Splits With Nike
08 Jan 2024
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One of the most lucrative partnerships in the history of sport has come to an end.Lorcan Allen, Busi...
Hundreds Of Restaurants, Cafes And Pubs Facing Closure
08 Jan 2024
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Hundreds of businesses are facing closure as a result of extra costs and Covid-era tax obligations.R...
The Best TV & Streaming To Look Forward To In 2024
08 Jan 2024
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Need some TV and streaming recommendations for the coming months?Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joine...
Travel Trends For 2024
08 Jan 2024
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Planning a trip this year?Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie, and Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator,...
The Move To Electric Vehicles
07 Jan 2024
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Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, and Maebh Reynolds, CEO & Co-Founder of GoPlugable, joine...
Fear Of Retaliation As Second Man Dies Following Christmas Eve Shooting
05 Jan 2024
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Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word with the latest on t...
The Week Trending
05 Jan 2024
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Will we soon have to face a reduction in portion sizes in restaurants without a reduction in price?J...
How To Fight Better
04 Jan 2024
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Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counselling joined The Last Word to discuss ways to app...