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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, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last...

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.Rebecca Feely, owner of recently closed KALE + COCO...

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 joined The Last Word with their thoughts on the best th...

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, joined The Last Word to talk travel trends for 20...

The Move To Electric Vehicles

07 Jan 2024

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Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, and Maebh Reynolds, CEO & Co-Founder of GoPlugable, joined The Last Word to discuss Ireland's gradual move ...

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 the Christmas Eve shooting in Dublin, which has res...

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?John Gibbons, Journalist and Environmental Commenta...

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 approach relationship conflicts more healthily.Catch ...

What To Expect From The Climate In 2024

04 Jan 2024

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Based on Ireland's climate in 2023, what can we expect from 2024?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Pla...

What Is The Circular Economy?

04 Jan 2024

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What is the circular economy when it comes to technology, and why is it so important?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full ...

Inflation Goes Back Up In December

04 Jan 2024

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Is the worst of inflation really over?Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pre...

How To Recover From And Stop The Burnout

02 Jan 2024

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Feeling drained after the holidays?Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counseling joined The Last Word with her guide to getting the New Year...

Looking Ahead To The 2024 Presidential Race

02 Jan 2024

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We're looking ahead to another big year for American politics, with the 2024 Presidential Election looming.Larry Donnelly, Lecturer in Law at the Univ...

Who Are Ireland's Criminal Gangs?

02 Jan 2024

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Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss the recent Christmas Eve shooting in Dublin.Who are the peo...

The Year Ahead In Politics

02 Jan 2024

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What can we expect from the year ahead in politics?Daniel McConnell, Political Editor with The Business Post, and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics a...

Best Of The Last Word On Sport 2023

29 Dec 2023

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Highlights from the best sport interviews on The Last Word in 2023.

The Best Of The Last Word Interview Moments From 2023

28 Dec 2023

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The best Last Word interview moments from 2023.

Remembering The Actors, Musicians And Other Famous Faces Who Passed Away In 2023

28 Dec 2023

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The Last Word remembers some of the famous people who passed away in the last year.Actor Alan ArkinSinger Tony BennettActor Michael GambonSteve McKay ...

Best Of The Last Word 2023: Culture Club

27 Dec 2023

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Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the best Last Word Culture Club moments from 2023.

News Review Of The Year

23 Dec 2023

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Dave Hanratty, Host of the No Encores Podcast, Brianna Parkins, Columnist, Eoghan Tomas McDermot, MD of The Communications Clinic, and Journalist Lise...

Government Bans Sale Of Vapes To Under 18s- But Will It Stop Children Vaping?

22 Dec 2023

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Will the decision to ban the sale of vapes to those aged under 18 really stop children from vaping?Professor John Crown, Consultant Oncologist, and Jo...

Movies Available On TV & Streaming Over Christmas

22 Dec 2023

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Brian Lloyd and Roe McDermott joined The Last Word to give their ecommendations for the best movies available to watch on TV and streaming this Christ...

Man Appears In Court Charged With Parnell Square Stabbings

22 Dec 2023

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Paul Healy, Crime Correspondent for The Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word to give details on the court proceedings of the recent Parnell Square st...

Last Minute Tech Gifts

22 Dec 2023

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Andy O’Donoghue joined us for the last Tech Thursday of 2023, to discuss last minute tech gifts for Christmas day!Catch the full chat by pressing th...

Can The Average Price Of A House In Dublin Fall Below 300k?

21 Dec 2023

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Could average house prices in Dublin realistically fall below €300,000 in the near future?Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Féin TD and Housing Spokesperson, an...

The Rules And Regulations Around Applying For Asylum In Ireland

20 Dec 2023

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Following a statement made by Leo Varadkar on the rules and regulations around applying for asylum in Ireland, Immigration Lawyer, Cathal Malone joine...

Does My Insurance Cover Christmas Incidents?

20 Dec 2023

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Are you covered for festive incidents at home this Christmas?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word t...

The Last Word on Music: Best of 2023

19 Dec 2023

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John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word for the final music slot of 2023. We're looking back at some of the music from this year.Catch the full ...

Interview: Caelan Doris

19 Dec 2023

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Caelan Doris has signed a contract extension with Leinster until 2027.He joined The Last Word for a chat.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' bu...

Urgent Action Needed on 'Toxic Algorithms' on Social Media

19 Dec 2023

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The European Commission is challenging X, formerly known as Twitter, over its online behaviour.To explain, Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue and Dr. Joh...

Democrats Start to Compare Trump to Hitler

19 Dec 2023

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The Democrats have started to compare Trump with Hitler, but is this a step too far?Our weekly US slot with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone.Catch the fu...

The Best Christmas TV

18 Dec 2023

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Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss the best telly and streaming to get stuck into this Christmas!Catch the full chat by pre...

EU To Take Legal Action Against Elon Musk

18 Dec 2023

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The EU has taken it's first formal steps towards bringing legal action against social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. Lorcan Allen, Business Edi...

Vienna

18 Dec 2023

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Sarah Slattery form Travelexpert.ie, joined The Last Word for our final Travel segment of 2023, and this time we're going to Vienna!Catch the full cha...

Burning Of Galway Hotel Was The Latest In A Series Of Arson Attacks On Buildings Designated For Asylum Seekers

18 Dec 2023

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Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for The Irish Times, and Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway-West, joined The Last Word to discuss th...

Secondary School Students Unhappy At Decision To Keep Oral Exams During Easter Holidays

16 Dec 2023

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Shari Irfan, President of the Irish Second-Level Students Union, joined The Last Word to discuss the decision to allocate the first week of secondary ...

Hospitalisations Over Dog Bites Increases Over 50% In 10 Years

16 Dec 2023

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According to a study published in The Irish Medical Journal, dog bites have risen by a half in the last decade. Tanya Clarke, Head of Adoptions & ...

The Week Trending

16 Dec 2023

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Lineker defies BBC rules, Zara recalls ads, and Trump cuts up and sells his suit.Roe McDermott, Irish Times Advice Columnist, and Mick Clifford, Speci...

Wines For Christmas

15 Dec 2023

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Mick O’Connell, Master of Wine and Owner of Neighbourhood Wine, joined The Last Word with a list of great bottles you can get your hands on for Chri...

Fears Minimum Wage Could 'Cripple' Some Businesses

15 Dec 2023

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Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive with The Restaurants Association of Irelan...

Sustainable Gifts For Christmas 2023

15 Dec 2023

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Who better to discuss sustainable gift ideas than our own John Gibbons for this week's Last Word on The Environment!Catch the full chat by pressing th...

Tech Trends For 2024

15 Dec 2023

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Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word with his predictions for tech trends to come in 2024!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this ...

Taking The Mystery Out Of Buying A Home For First Time Buyers: A Last Word Special Episode

14 Dec 2023

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Buying your first home may seem impossible sometimes, and you may find yourself asking questions like; how can I show savings when rent is so expensiv...

Average Cost Of Rent Increases By Nearly One Third In Three Years

14 Dec 2023

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A new survey from the Residential Tenancies Board has found that the average cost of rent has risen significantly in the last three years.Lorcan Sirr,...

Whiskeys & Gins For Christmas 2023

13 Dec 2023

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Emmet Murphy from The Rademon Estate Distillery joined The Last Word with a list of the best whiskeys and gins to enjoy this Christmas!Catch the full ...

Could SSE Airtricity's Latest Rate Drop Spark A Price War?

13 Dec 2023

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Are we about to see a price war in energy prices?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent, joined The Last Word to discuss.C...

Almost 4,000 Children Are Homeless This Christmas

12 Dec 2023

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Ciara Carty,  Director of Services at Focus Ireland, and James Flanagan, Focus Ireland Service User, joined The Last Word to discuss the homeless...

All Together Now Headliners Revealed

12 Dec 2023

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One of Ireland's most popular festivals has revealed it's headliners for 2024!John Caddell and Dave Hanratty joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the...

Republicans To Begin Biden Impeachment Process Tomorrow

12 Dec 2023

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Why are the Republicans trying to impeach Joe Biden?Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Busines...

The Best Non-Fiction Books Of 2023

12 Dec 2023

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Journalist Lise Hand, and Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe joined us in studio for their annual rundown of the best non-f...

Hate Crime Seen As A Growing Problem On Both Sides Of The Border, According To New Research

11 Dec 2023

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Research has found that two fifths of Irish people surveyed believe hate is on the rise.Professor Amanda Haynes, Co-Author with Professor Jennifer Sch...

The Best Fiction Of 2023

11 Dec 2023

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Novelists Edel Coffey and Kevin Power joined The Last Word with a list of the best fiction books of 2023 that you can read over the holidays or give a...

Retailers Expecting Bumper Christmas

11 Dec 2023

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Retailers are expecting to make about €1.1 billion extra on Christmas spending this year, up 5% on last year.Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The...

Travel Related Gift Ideas For Christmas

11 Dec 2023

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Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss some great ideas for travel related gifts this Christmas!Catch the full chat by p...

Surge In RSV Cases In Children's' Hospitals

09 Dec 2023

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Priscilla Lynch, Clinic Editor for The Medical Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the recent rise in RSV cases in children's hospitals.Listen...

Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks For The Holiday Season

09 Dec 2023

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Vaughan Yates, Founder of TVM, and Alex Morrell, Beverage Director at TVM joined The Last Word to discuss the best non-alcoholic drinks for your festi...

The Week Trending

09 Dec 2023

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Hundreds gather to say goodbye to Shane MacGowan, Swift named person of the year, and baseball caps for Gardaí.Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of ...

The Best Sports Books Of 2023

08 Dec 2023

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Gavin Cooney, Journalist with the42.ie , and Michael Foley, Sports Writer with The Sunday Times and Author of The Children of Croke Park, joined The L...

Government Gives Go-Ahead To Kill Thousands Of Deer

08 Dec 2023

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Due to an explosion in the population of deer in Ireland, the Government has given the go-ahead to culling in an attempt to control the unsustainable ...

A Combined Salary Of €127,000 Now Needed To Buy A Dublin Home

08 Dec 2023

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The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland  has estimated that a couple would need a combined salary of €127,000 to buy a house in Dublin in 20...

The Latest Tech For Your Pets

08 Dec 2023

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Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Thursday, to discuss the best tech for pet owners!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on...

Should The Sale Of Tobacco Be Phased Out?

07 Dec 2023

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Should tobacco sales be phased out entirely?Mark Murphy, Advocacy Manager for Environmental Health and Tobacco with the Irish Heart Foundation, and Co...

Best Christmas Cookbooks

07 Dec 2023

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Russell Alford & Patrick Hanlon from Gastrogays & The Sunday Times Ireland, joined The Last Word with their recommendations for the best Chris...

Most People Expect To Work Until 70

07 Dec 2023

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A new survey suggests that many people in Ireland expect to work until the age of 70 before they can afford to retire.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance...

Denny Laine Dies Aged 79

06 Dec 2023

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Member of Paul McCartney's Wings, and co-founder of Moody Blues, Denny Laine has died aged 79.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to disc...

Beers For The Holiday Season

05 Dec 2023

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Judith Boyle, Beverages Lecturer at TU Dublin joined The Last Word with some fantastic beer recommendations for the festive season!Catch the full chat...

"Republican Party Co-Opted By Trumpism"

05 Dec 2023

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Liz Cheney has claimed that if Donald Trump is reelected, the United States would be 'sleepwalking into dictatorship'.Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicate...

Increased Payment For Asylum Seekers Who Can't Be Accommodated

05 Dec 2023

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Enda O’Neill, Head of Office for UNHCR Ireland, and Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss a new weekly paym...

More Than A Quarter Of Jobs In Ireland Are 'Poor Quality'

04 Dec 2023

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According to a report from the Nevin Economic Research Institute, more than a quarter of the jobs in Ireland are of 'poor quality'. What does this mea...

Donohoe Denies Interest In IMF Role

04 Dec 2023

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Is Paschal Donohoe planning to leave Irish politics?Ian Guider, Business Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the ful...

'Strong Progress' In Meeting Agriculture Climate Targets Says Minister

04 Dec 2023

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Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue joined The Last Word to discuss a statement he released today which claims 'real, intangible progress' i...

Washington

04 Dec 2023

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Are you interested in visiting the the United States' capital city? Sarah Slattery, from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the info...

Rolex Watches, Canada Goose Jackets And Gold Bars Seized From Criminals Go Up For Auction

02 Dec 2023

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Have you ever wondered what happens to the goods seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau?Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for The Irish Times joine...

Kyle Hayes Cleared Of Assault

02 Dec 2023

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Court Reporter David Raleigh joined The Last Word to discuss the verdict of the trial of All Star Limerick hurler, Kyle Hayes.Listen by pressing the '...

The Week Trending

02 Dec 2023

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Misinformation in the wake of the riots, a water cannon for the Gardaí, and Henry Kissinger's controversial legacy.Journalist Lise Hand and Larry Don...

A Tribute To Shane MacGowan

01 Dec 2023

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Long-time friend of Shane MacGowan, Marion McKeone joined The Last Word to pay a special tribute to the late musical icon. Listen by pressing the 'Pla...

Smart Food Storage To Combat Food Waste

01 Dec 2023

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What is the best tech to invest in to cut your food waste?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play'...

COP 28 Begins In The UAE

30 Nov 2023

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John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the beginning of this year's UN Climate Change conference, COP 28.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Pl...

Remembering Shane MacGowan

30 Nov 2023

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Musical icon Shane MacGowan passed away today at the age of 65.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word for a 2 part special, to look back at h...

Gardaí To Use Body Cams From Next Year

29 Nov 2023

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Liam Herrick, Executive Director for the Irish Council for Civil Liberties joined The Last Word to discuss new measures being introduced to aid Gardaí...

State Could Run Out Of Accommodation For Asylum Seekers As Soon As This Week

29 Nov 2023

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There is a suggestion that we could run out of accommodation for asylum seekers later this week. How likely is this?John Lannon, Chief Executive of DO...

When And How To Pay Your Local Property Tax

29 Nov 2023

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800,000 people are due to receive a letter from Revenue as a reminder to set up a recurring payment for their Local Property tax.Charlie Weston, Perso...

Spinal Tap Sequel To Start Filming 40 Years After The Original With Cameos From Elton John & Paul McCartney

28 Nov 2023

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A sequel to the beloved fil Spinal Tap has been announced, with cameos from some of the biggest names in music history!Ed Smith and Dee Reddy joi...

Gardaí Overtake IT Professionals As Best Paid Workers In State- CSO

28 Nov 2023

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According to a new report from the CSO, the Gardaí are now the highest paid workers in the country, passing out IT professionals.Ian Guider, Business...

Could Nikki Haley Be The Person To Stop - Or Even Slow - Trump?

28 Nov 2023

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Could Nikki Haley have enough support to take on Trump in the race for next year's US Presidential election?Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnis...

Best Christmas Markets To Visit In Ireland

28 Nov 2023

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Sarah Slattery, from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the best Christmas markets you can visit in Ireland this festive season!Catch ...

Coping With Severe Depression

27 Nov 2023

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Dane Galligan, Adventurer and Wilderness Expert, has suffered from severe depression for 20 years. He joined The Last Word along with Dr. Lorcan Marti...

Should Croke Park Host The Next Katie Taylor Fight?

27 Nov 2023

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Would Croke Park be the most suitable venue for Katie Taylor's next fight?Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with The Irish Daily Star joined The ...

Ireland's Relationship With Israel Further Strained By Reaction To Statement By Taoiseach

27 Nov 2023

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A recent statement made by Leo Varadkar about former Hamas hostage Emily Hand has been received negatively in Israel. What does this mean going forwar...

Why Ireland Needs Immigrants

27 Nov 2023

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Following last week's events in the city centre, Niall Shanahan, Communications Officer with FORSA, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaur...

The Aftermath of The Dublin Riots

24 Nov 2023

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To discuss yesterday's events, The Last Word was joined by Business Owner Paul Gallagher, Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with the Irish Times,...

Chantelle Cameron Vs. Katie Taylor 2

24 Nov 2023

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This weekend's fight in the 3Arena has been overshadowed by posts made by Conor McGregor.Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily S...

Mortgage Approvals for First Time Buyers at Record High

24 Nov 2023

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With some news from the housing market and the latest in the world of business, Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full ...

Political Reaction to the Dublin Riots

24 Nov 2023

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With the reaction to yesterday's events, Eamon Ryan, Transport Minister, Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Justice and Gary Gannon, Social ...

Mortgage Special

24 Nov 2023

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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent, and Martina Hennessy from doddl.ie joined The Last Word for a Personal Finance mort...

Will Sustainable Aviation Ever Be A Realistic Prospect?

24 Nov 2023

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John Gibbons, Environmental Commentator, and Colm Markey, Fine Gael MEP joined The Last Word to discuss the prospect of sustainable aviation. Is it re...

Five People, Including Three Children, In Hospital After Incident Outside Dublin School

23 Nov 2023

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Mairead Maguire, Reporter with The Journal, and Councillor Deborah Byrne of The Labour Party joined The Last Word to give the latest on an incident wh...

The Last Word Gadget Show 2023- Top Picks And Best Deals

22 Nov 2023

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It's time for our annual Last Word Gadget Show! Over the course of this 6 part special we were joined by a number of guests to talk about everything f...

Calls For Public To Take Up Flu Vaccines And Covid Boosters

22 Nov 2023

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Priscilla Lynch, Clinic Editor with The Medical Independent, and Dr. Brian Higgins, GP with Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss recomm...

Press Up Group To Cut 32 Staff In 'Tough Trading Conditions'

21 Nov 2023

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Irish hospitality giant Press Up have announced 32 redundancies due to the current market climate.Ian Guider, Business Columnist for The Business Post...