Gary Lineker Compares UK Asylum Policy To 1930s Germany
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the announcement of the British Government's new asylum policy, sports broadcaster Gary Li...
Ireland Has Record Number Of Uninsured Cars On Roads
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland have revealed that 1 in 12 cars on Irish roads are uninsured...
Is International Women’s Day Legit Or Just Tokenism?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is International Women's Day, with events taking place in Ireland and around the world. But ar...
All Burkes Removed From Court And One Arrested As Enoch Loses Appeal
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enoch Burke's appeal was dismissed by the COA today, leading to chaos amongst the Burke family. All ...
Jan 6th Footage ‘Mostly Peaceful Chaos’ Says Tucker Carlson
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tucker Carlson of Fox News has claimed the events of January 6th in Washington D.C. were 'mostly pea...
Government Braced For Backlash Over Eviction Ban Plan
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite expectations of an extension on the government's eviction ban, it has been decided by cabine...
How To Banish Sleep Disturbances And Get Some Decent Sleep
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is extremely important when it comes to our quality of life. However, many of us simply do not...
Liverpool Thrash Man United 7-0
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United were in for a huge shock at Anflied in the weekend's biggest Premier League fixtur...
Irish Woman Credits Her Fitbit With Preventing Her Stroke
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to Blackrock Health, a quarter of people who experience signs of potential heart issues do...
TV & Streaming: Dancing With The Stars Value To RTÉ Revealed
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite recent cancellation rumours, a report from the Irish Sun has revealed that Dancing With The ...
Are Congestion Charges And 400% Parking Fee Hikes On The Cards For Drivers?
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Eamon Ryan is set to bring a memo to government tomorrow outlining plans to reduce car emis...
Predictions For This Weekend's Premier League Action
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miguel Delaney and Mark Lawrenson joined us on The Last Word to give their opinions and predictions ...
The Week Trending: Paul Mescal’s Mortifying Hand Hold Moment At The SAG Awards
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Mescal has been doing very well for himself, and it's safe to say he is very much in the public...
Thousands Of Energy Customers Limited In How They Can Use Government Energy Credit
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electric Ireland will begin to apply the state's third and final energy credit to customer accounts ...
Why Companies Are Jumping On The ChatGPT Bandwagon
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue returned to The Last Word this week to discuss why ChatGPT is beco...
What Would A Left-Wing Government Look Like?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People Before Profit have written to Sinn Fein, the Social Democrats and other opposition parties ab...
Is There Enough Transparency From Influencers On Advertising?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland has announced plans to use AI to clamp down on social...
More Dangerous Summer Temperatures Predicted
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new report from the International Energy Agency found that global emissions hit record highs of 36...
TD’s Wages Are Now Higher Than Celtic Tiger Levels
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From today TDs and Senators are receiving a pay rise which will see the wages of our elected represe...
Personal Finance: Warnings For Thousands Of Irish Mortgage Holders Over New Rate Hikes
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates look likely to continue rising this year for mortgage holders due to inflation. Our p...
Is The Novelty Of Remote Working Wearing Off?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 3 years of many people working from home, are we starting to see a 'remote work rebound'? Ian...
There’s A Changing Face Of Homelessness In Ireland According To Focus Ireland
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke to Pat Dennigan, CEO at Focus Ireland and Louise Bayliss, Advocacy Coordinator at Focus Ire...
Rupert Murdoch Admits Some Fox Hosts Endorsed Trump ‘Stolen Election’ Claims
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rupert Murdoch has admitted to Fox News' pushing of Trump's 'Stolen Election' claims for the purpose...
The Vital Role Support Plays In Helping Those Who Are Homeless
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Focus Ireland Ambassador Paul Geoghegan joined us on the Last Word to talk about his experience with...
How New Parents Can Make Sure They Eat, Rest And Care For Themselves Properly
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a new parent is very demanding and often leads to self-neglect which can result in burnout. ...
Man United Bag First Trophy Since 2017 With Carabao Cup Win
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a disappointing game for Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final yesterday, Manchester United have ...
Irish Covid Lockdown Decisions Were Based On Fear According To NPHET Member
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Member of NPHET, Professor Martin Cormican has questioned the effectiveness of Ireland's lockdown de...
Time For A Holiday? Here Are The Best Travel Deals For Every Type Of Getaway
27 Feb 2023
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Are you thinking of searching out a holiday deal? Our travel expert Sarah Slattery joined Matt to di...
Alleged Russian Spy From Kazakhstan Worked In Leinster House
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Irish citizen who previously worked in Leinster House is being deported from Australia on suspici...
Stories From Ukraine - One Year On
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Carabao Cup Final Predictions: Man Utd v Newcastle Utd
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Carabao Cup final takes place at Wembley on Sunday, and with Manchester United taking on Newcast...
Why You Could See Bare Shelves In Your Supermarket’s Fruit And Veg Aisle
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will fruit and veg shortages caused by changes in weather patterns see us relying on locally grown s...
Homeless Figures Reach Record Highs: Calls For Eviction Ban To Be Extended
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There was a record number of people marked as 'officially homeless' in January, according to the lat...
The Football World Mourns The Death Of John Motson
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The death was announced this morning of veteran football commentator John Motson, aged 77. Motson wo...
Pay Rises Reach 10-Year High But Professionals Still €1.3K Poorer
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, the rate of pay rises in Ireland has hit a 10 y...
The Last Word On The Environment: Climate Change Now Affecting Supplies Of Fruit And Vegetables
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s food security has been impacted by climate change, with retail giants confirming shortag...
The War On Ukraine: One Year On
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 24th of February 2022, Vladimir Putin gave a televised address saying his aim was to ‘de-Na...
Problems Ahead For The GAA As Gambling Grows Amongst Elite Players
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research has shown gambling amongst inter-county GAA players is on the rise. What are the reason...
The Best Tech Gadgets To Help Put A Spring In Your Step
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our tech expert Andy O’Donoghue joined us today to chat about the best gadgets available to help y...
Personal Finance: More Despair For Motorists After Excise Duty Cuts On Diesel And Petrol Scrapped
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, in a response to rising petrol and diesel prices, due to the impact of the Russian invasi...
White Lotus Theme Tune Gets The Tiesto Treatment
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HBO's 'The White Lotus' has captivated audiences around the globe, and it's iconic theme tune has ta...
Joe Biden Makes Surprise Visit To Ukraine
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How is the world reacting to Joe Biden's visit to Kyiv in Ukraine? Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone j...
There Will Be No More Cost-Of-Living Packages This Side Of October’s Budget
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there will be no more cost-of-living packages this side of October’...
How To Spot Everyday Childhood Illnesses And When To Take Action
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A young child can be sick with a self-limiting viral illness on average about 8-12 times a year. How...
Premier League: A Good Weekend For Arsenal With Dramatic Win Over Aston Villa
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After being overtaken at the top of the table by Man City last week, Arsenal were hoping to bounce b...
TV & Streaming: 2023 BAFTAs In Review
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The BAFTA Awards is one of the most prestigious film award nights in the industry, but is it worth t...
Travel: St Patrick's Day/Mother's Day Breaks In Ireland
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The St. Patrick’s Day bank holiday is just around the corner so if you’re hoping to plan a trip ...
What To Expect From Tomorrow's Cost Of Living Plans
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New one-off cost-of-living measures are due to be announced by the government tomorrow. However, aft...
Everton Host Leeds In A Vital Game At The Bottom Of The Table
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Dyche’s Everton welcome manager-less Leeds this weekend in what could be a crucial game in th...
The Week Trending
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of Th...
Is Weekend Drug Use Fuelling Gangland Violence?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Minister for Justice Simon Harris said that there is a direct link between casual drug us...
Movies: Ant-Man And The Wasp- Quantumania
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is the third Ant-Man film with Paul Rudd returning as the mini Mar...
Should There Be Another €200 Household Energy Credit This Summer?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Green Party will reportedly look to block a new €200 electricity credit for Irish households t...
Dublin Is The Third Slowest City In The World For Drivers
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
International research has found that Dublin is the third slowest city in the world to drive in. ...
Tech Thursday: The Rise Of ‘De-Influencers’
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
De-influencing is the latest social media trend gaining traction. But what is it and does it pay? ...
Fossil Fuel Boilers To Be Fully Phased Out In New Builds By The End Of 2024
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s expected that fossil fuel boilers will be phased out entirely in new buildings by the end of ...
Personal Finance: First Time Buyers' Mortgage Rates To Be €3K Higher Than Last Year
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising interest rates have added almost €3,000 to the annual mortgage repayments for the typical f...
Two Thirds Of Retail Workers Earn Less Than €451 Per Week
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly two-thirds of retail workers are earning less than €451 per week, according to new research...
The Last Word On Music: U2 Confirm Vegas Residency Without Larry
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
U2’s long-rumoured Las Vegas residency has been announced but the Irish band will be missing one m...
The Incredible Story Of Road Rage Killer Kenneth Noye
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Killer Kenneth Noye, who stabbed 21-year-old Stephen Cameron to death in 1996, has spoken about the ...
The Last Word On Health: Osteoperosis
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over half of women and around 20% of men will experience a form of osteoporosis in their life. Th...
US With Cal And Marion: Pentagon Sets Up UFO Task Force To Investigate Suspected Spy Balloons
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt to discuss the stories making headlines in the US this wee...
TV & Streaming: Rory O’Neill Tops DWTS Leaderboard After Paso Doble Dedicated To Doctor
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rory O’Neill has been commended for his performance on RTE’s Dancing with the Stars, in which he...
Ireland Record Statement Win Over France In The Six Nations
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland and France served up a Six Nations fixture for the ages on Saturday as Andy Farrell’s side...
Calls For Chinese Made Cameras In Govt Buildings To Be Taken Down
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns have been voiced about CCTV cameras that are currently in operation within Leinster House. ...
Travel: Warner Bros Studios In London
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Warner Bros’ Studio Tour is one of London’s most popular tourist spots with fans of all ages...
Can Everton Inflict More Pain On Liverpool In The Merseyside Derby?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool hope to reignite their season on Monday night when Everton visit Anfield. Tony Cascarino...
The Week Trending
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brianna Parkins and Lorcan Nyhan joined Matt to discuss the other stories making headlines this week...
Could We See A Return Of The Beast From The East?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The weather phenomenon that was behind the Beast from the East in 2018 may return and bring heavy sn...
Movies: Titanic At 25
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year marks 25 years since the release of Titanic. To celebrate the event, the film has been re-...
The Last Word On The Environment: The Premier League Goes Green
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teams in the Premier League wore green armbands last weekend to emphasise their support for environm...
The Return Of Bertie Ahern
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, news broke that former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has returned to Fianna Fáil after leaving ...
Personal Finance: Thousands Of Drivers Are Paying Too Much For Their Insurance
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on our personal finance spot Charlie Weston spoke to Matt about why motorists are facing a...
Are You Less Likely To Find Love On Dating Apps?
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research from the University of Vienna has found that dating apps can make people overly self co...
Bertie Ahern Rejoins Fianna Fáil After More Than 10 Years
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has rejoined Fianna Fáil after more than 10 years. He left the par...
The Last Word On Music: Ben Affleck Becomes A Meme Again
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Grammys had many standout moments. Beyonce made history by becoming the most-awarded Grammy...
US With Cal And Marion: Joe Biden To Deliver State Of The Union Address Tonight
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Joe Biden will outline an optimistic vision for the future of the US during his State of t...
Dr. Harry Barry On How To Feel Less Lonely
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Harry Barry has spent years looking at the causes and treatments for many mental health conditio...
The 2023 National Hurling League Starts This Weekend
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt was joined by Jamesie O’Connor and Seamus Hickey to look ahead to the start of the 2023 Natio...
Why Aren't Superstar Artists Coming To Ireland?
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beyoncé has announced her Renaissance World Tour, but if Irish fans want to see her they are going ...
The Week Trending
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Finnegan and Laura Byrne joined Matt to discuss the week’s biggest news as well as the other s...
Former Rose Of Tralee On How Dyspraxia And Dyslexia Made Her Who She Is Today
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Daly is the author of “Knowing No Boundaries”, where she tells the inspirational story of...
Tánaiste Signs Off On New Ten-Seater Government Jet
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was reported on Thursday that Tánaiste Micheál Martin has signed off on a plan to replace the g...
No Katie Taylor Fight At Croke Park: Here's Why
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Taylor has previously expressed her desire to have her homecoming fight against Amanda Serrano...
The Last Word On The Environment: Shell Reports Record High Profits For 2022
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oil and gas company Shell has reported record annual profits after energy prices soared last year. P...
Nursing Home Charges Hit A Raw Nerve
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week has been dominated by the ongoing story of how the State sought to deny, delay and discoun...
Personal Finance: Your Energy Bills Won't Drop For A While Despite Wholesale Gas Prices Reducing
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wholesale gas prices have dropped and are now below what they were before the war in Ukraine began. ...
The Untold Stories Of Female Irish Emigrants
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has a long history with emigration to the United States. Many women were among the wave o...
The Last Word On Health: Back Pain
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will suffer from some form of back pain throughout their lives. But what causes it an...
The Last Word On Music: Line-ups For Longitude And Forbidden Fruit Announced
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DJ Calvin Harris and rapper Travis Scott will headline this summer’s Longitude Festival in Marlay ...
US With Cal And Marion: Seven Police Officers Now Suspended Following Murder Of Tyre Nichols
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt to discuss the week’s biggest news stories in the US inc...
Rise Of Disinformation Fueling Online Protests
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There have been growing numbers of protests targeting refugees and asylum seekers in recent months. ...
TV and Streaming: New Pamela Anderson Documentary Coming To Netflix
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O’Shea and Sarah McGuiness joined Matt to discuss the baffling phenomenon of viewers watching ...
The Woman Who Exposed The Army's Culture Of Toxic Masculinity
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karina Molloy was one of the first women to join the Irish Army, where she rose through the ranks ag...
FA Cup: Holders Liverpool Out Of This Year's Competition
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool’s poor run of form continued over the weekend after they were knocked out of the FA Cup ...
The Last Word On Travel: Holiday Ideas For Couples And Friends
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re planning a getaway this summer with your partner or some friends and can’t agree on a ...
Allianz National Football League Gets Underway This Weekend
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend sees the return of the Allianz National Football League. Matt was joined by Marc Ó S...
New Car Owners Facing Long Delays For Delivery
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many Irish car buyers may have to wait a year or more for their new car as delivery dates are pushed...
The Week Trending: Could Irish Pubs Become World Heritage Sites?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mairead Cleary and Dave Hanratty joined Matt to discuss the other stories making headlines this week...
The Irishman Who Helped Uncover The Pegasus Spyware Scandal
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when we’re more dependent on our phones than ever, should we be concerned about our pers...