Draft Planning Laws To Restrict High Court Action From Residents' Groups
12 Dec 2022
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Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Housing and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Befor...
TV And Streaming: The Best TV Of 2022
12 Dec 2022
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Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea joined Matt for The Last Word's weekly TV & Streaming slot where they se...
World Cup: England, Netherlands, Brazil And Portugal All Exit In Dramatic Weekend
12 Dec 2022
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Miguel Delaney and Tony Cascarino joined Matt to discuss an exciting weekend of World Cup action. To...
Travel: From Harry Potter World To Legoland, The Best UK Family Breaks
12 Dec 2022
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If you're looking for a fun break for the family but don't want to travel too far, then London might...
World Cup Quarter Finals Preview
09 Dec 2022
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As the Netherlands face Argentina and France prepare to take on England, Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cas...
Cold Snap To Continue Into Next Week
09 Dec 2022
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Jack Frost has arrived and he's here to stay. What can we expect for the next week? Cathal Nolan,...
The Week Trending
09 Dec 2022
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After a week that saw Morocco celebrate their historic World Cup victory over Spain by waving the Pa...
The Last Word On The Environment: COP15 UN Biodiversity Summit
08 Dec 2022
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World leaders and biodiversity experts are gathering in Montreal for the UN biodiversity conference ...
The Last Word On Movies: The Best Of 2022
08 Dec 2022
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There have been a lot of big releases this year as audiences flocked back to cinemas. We had long...
Employers Warned Of Possible Christmas Party Chaos
08 Dec 2022
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Christmas party season is in full swing and for many people this is the first time back at a work ga...
The Last Word On Health: Strep A - The Danger Signs And What To Do If You See Them
08 Dec 2022
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Parents have been advised to keep children at home if they have a fever, cough and sore throat to co...
Alek Keshishian- Director Of Selena Gomez: My Mind And Me
07 Dec 2022
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In 2016, after years in the spotlight, singer and actor Selena Gomez had to take an extended break r...
Should We Be Concerned About The Spread Of Strep A?
07 Dec 2022
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There is growing concern about the bacterial infection known as Strep A which has been linked to the...
Personal Finance: How Will The Cold Snap Impact Heating Bills?
07 Dec 2022
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The winter weather is here with temperatures set to drop below freezing. With high energy bills a...
US With Cal and Marion: Supreme Court Hears Gay Rights And Free Speech Case
06 Dec 2022
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The US Supreme Court continues to make headlines, as the court's conservative majority sounds ready ...
Tech Tuesday: Wi-Fi Extenders And Tech For A Better Night's Sleep
06 Dec 2022
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WiFi woes at home? Trouble sleeping? Our tech expert Andy O'Donoughue has you covered, as he joins...
100 Years Of Ireland- So What Have We Done Right?
06 Dec 2022
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100 years ago today, the Irish Free State was born. Amidst cost of living, housing and healthcare ...
The Last Word On Travel: Irish Christmas Markets
05 Dec 2022
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Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie told The Last Word about the best Christmas markets in Irelan...
Tech Show Extra
05 Dec 2022
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Andy O'Donoghue & Ben Finnegan reviewed even more headphones, hoverboards and home tech in the lead ...
England And France Advance to the World Cup Quarter Finals
05 Dec 2022
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Miguel Delaney & Mark Lawrenson joined us to analyse the latest World Cup results, which saw Croatia...
Northern Ireland Rejects United Ireland, Finds Polls
05 Dec 2022
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Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times & Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulste...
Book- Faith: In Search of Greater Glory in Sport
02 Dec 2022
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In a new book 20 of Ireland’s top sports stars talk about their faith and relationships with relig...
Gardai Recording Deemed Admissible In Hutch Trial
02 Dec 2022
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The judges at the Regency Hotel murder trial have decided to allow all of the recorded conversations...
The Week Trending
02 Dec 2022
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Roe McDermott and Lorcan Nyhan joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the other stories making head...
Christine McVie Dies
01 Dec 2022
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Christine McVie, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist who became the biggest hitmaker for Fleetwoo...
The Last Word On The Environment: Should Motorists Be Automatically Liable For Collisions With Cyclists?
01 Dec 2022
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Should motorists be automatically liable for collisions with cyclists? John Gibbons joined Matt to...
Alan Dukes Clarifies Remarks About Border Residents Being More Prone to Violence
01 Dec 2022
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Former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes has come under scrutiny after saying border residents are more pr...
The Last Word On Health: When A Cold Is More Than Just A Cold
01 Dec 2022
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In the midst of flu season, deciphering when a cold is more than just a cold is becoming trickier. ...
Four-Day Working Week Trial Finds Significant Benefits
30 Nov 2022
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A four-day working week trial in Ireland has been deemed a success by both the employers and employe...
Warnings of Worsening Taxi Shortages in the Lead Up to Christmas
30 Nov 2022
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A massive shortage of taxi drivers is expected in Irish cities and towns this Christmas season. The ...
Personal Finance: Review Finds Consumer's Access to Bank Cash Should Be Protected
30 Nov 2022
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A review of Irish banking, commissioned by the Department of Finance has said draft heads of a bill ...
The Last Word On Music: The Worst Decisions In Music History
29 Nov 2022
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John Caddell and Dave Hanratty joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the latest music news includi...
Rosanna Davison On Her Journey To Parenthood
29 Nov 2022
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Fertility is a very important issue for many couples. Speaking to Matt on The Last Word, Rosanna Dav...
US With Cal and Marion: US Response to Protests in China
29 Nov 2022
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Large protests have erupted across China in recent days triggered by public anger over strict Covid-...
Tech Tuesday: Buying Compatible Tech
29 Nov 2022
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When buying technology online it is important to make sure what you buy will work in Ireland and wit...
Argentina Keep Their World Cup Hopes Alive With Victory Over Mexico
28 Nov 2022
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Mark Lawrenson and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star analysed the wee...
TV And Streaming: Jill Scott Crowned Queen of the Jungle
28 Nov 2022
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In this week’s TV & Streaming slot, Joe O’Shea & Elaine Burke gave their reviews of this year’...
The Last Word On Travel: The Best Travel Gifts This Christmas
28 Nov 2022
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Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie returned for The Last Word’s weekly travel slot to give the...
Why Politicians Need To Make Sense of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment In Ireland
28 Nov 2022
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Dr. Eoin O’Malley, Associate Professor in Political Science at the School of Law and Government at...
Cork Ladies Footballers on Their Most Memorable Games
25 Nov 2022
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In a new book from the Game of My Life series Cork ladies footballers recall their highlights of pla...
Mick Wallace Criticices 'Propaganda' Against Iranian Regime
25 Nov 2022
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This week Ireland South MEP Mick Wallace spoke in the European Parliament and criticised the protest...
The Week Trending
25 Nov 2022
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Ben Finnegan and Orla Ryan joined Matt to look at the other stories making headlines this week inclu...
Last Word On Movies: Glass Onion
24 Nov 2022
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On The Last Word on Movies Brian Lloyd joined Matt to discuss this week’s biggest movie releases -...
Last Word On The Environment: Should Tolling Be Free For Carpoolers?
24 Nov 2022
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Should carpoolers have to pay for tolls? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the f...
Last Word On Health: Seasonal Affective Disorder
24 Nov 2022
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As the days get shorter and colder, have you noticed a change in your mood? Seasonal affective diso...
6 Arrests Made Over International 'Spoofing' Scams
24 Nov 2022
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Gardaí have joined law enforcement groups across the world in an international investigation into a...
The Last Word Gadget Show: The Ultimate Black Friday Savings In Gadgets & Tech
23 Nov 2022
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The Last Word's annual Gadget Show is back, brought to you by Currys. Our tech expert Andy O'Donogh...
Tech Tuesday: How To Avoid Black Friday Scams
22 Nov 2022
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon consumers are being warned to be wary of scams. Fr...
Last Word On Music: Bono Brings His 'Stories Of Surrender' Stage Show To Dublin
22 Nov 2022
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Ed Smith and Dave Hanratty joined Matt to discuss the week's biggest stories, including Blur returni...
US With Cal & Marion: Joe Biden Turns 80
22 Nov 2022
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US President Joe Biden has just celebrated his 80th birthday becoming the first ever president to do...
Personal Finance: Irish Banks Pay the Worst Interest Rates In Europe
22 Nov 2022
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There is over €150 billion in household savings in banks and credit unions in Ireland but those wh...
Does COP27 Loss and Damage Fund Go Far Enough?
21 Nov 2022
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COP27 has come to a close with nations finally agreeing on a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable...
TV & Streaming: Saipan- Rebel Without A Ball
21 Nov 2022
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RTE's new documentary, 'Saipan: Rebel Without A Ball' explores how far Ireland could have gone if Ro...
The Last Word On Travel: Black Friday Deals
21 Nov 2022
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With Black Friday coming up Sarah Slattery from the travelexpert.ie joined us to discuss the best tr...
FIFA Bans Wearing Of 'One Love' Armband
21 Nov 2022
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Teams from seven European countries have confirmed they will no longer be wearing the 'One Love' arm...
World Cup Review
18 Nov 2022
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The World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday. Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Delaney joined Matt on The Las...
Restorative Justice Process in Place as Abuse Survivors Urged to Come Forward
18 Nov 2022
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Independent experts have been appointed to oversee a process of restorative justice for survivors of...
The Week Trending - No Beer At The World Cup
18 Nov 2022
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Brianna Parkins and Kieran Cunningham joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the other stories maki...
Last Word On Health: Weight Loss Injections For Obesity
17 Nov 2022
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Dr. Brian Higgins, GP at Galway Primary Care joined Ian Guider to discuss weight loss injections and...
The Last Word On The Environment: World Population Passes 8 Billion
17 Nov 2022
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Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O’Sullivan and John Gibbons covered the global population surpassing 8...
Toll Charges to Increase Substantially in January
17 Nov 2022
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Toll charges on Irish roads will increase by up to 60% in the new year. Geraldine Herbert & Peadar T...
Should We Ignore the World Cup?
17 Nov 2022
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With the 2022 FIFA World Cup only days away, Sam Rowe from Amnesty International Ireland and Will O’...
Film: Letitia Wright & Josh O’Conor Take The Lead In Direct Provision Film ‘Aisha’
16 Nov 2022
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Aisha tells the story of a young Nigerian woman who is in limbo within the Direct Provision system i...
Donald Trump Announces He Will Run For President In 2024
16 Nov 2022
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Following disappointing midterm results for the Republican Party and many candidates backed by Donal...
Personal Finance: Motor Insurers Made Over €700M Profit In The Last 5 Years
16 Nov 2022
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The profits of motor insurers are continuing to surge, but customers are only getting tiny premium c...
Cabinet Approves Joint Euro 2028 Bid
15 Nov 2022
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Matt was joined by Jack Chambers TD, Government Chief Whip & Minister of State for Sport, the Gaelta...
Last Word On Music: Bruce Springsteen Releases New Album
15 Nov 2022
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John Caddell & Dave Hanratty joined us to review ‘Only the Strong Survive’, the latest album fro...
Cartoon Saloon's My Father's Dragon
15 Nov 2022
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Nora Twomey, animator, screenwriter and director spoke to The Last Word about ‘My Father’s Drago...
US With Cal And Marion: Trump Expected To Make 2024 US Race Announcement
15 Nov 2022
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This week’s US slot with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone focused on what former US President Donald ...
Interview: Martin O'Neill
14 Nov 2022
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Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill joined Matt to discuss his life, career and new au...
TV & Streaming: RTE To Axe Some Of It's Most Popular Shows
14 Nov 2022
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Ireland's Fittest Family could be the next prime time RTE show to be axed due to budget cuts. Joe ...
The Last Word On Travel: Rome
14 Nov 2022
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On our weekly glimpse into the world of travel, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins Matt to...
Vicky Phelan Dies, Age 48
14 Nov 2022
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Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan passed away today aged 48. In September 2020, she joined M...
Final Weekend of Premiere League Action Before the Season Stalls for The World Cup
11 Nov 2022
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Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson joined Matt to discuss this weekend's Premiere League proceedings....
16-Year-Old Found Guilty Of Murder
11 Nov 2022
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A teenage boy has been found guilty of murdering a 49-year-old mother-of-two as she made her way hom...
The Week Trending
11 Nov 2022
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Journalist Lise Hand and political reporter with the Irish Times, Jack Horgan Jones, discuss some of...
Publicans Criticise Heineken Decision To Raise Price Of It's Draught Beers And Ciders
10 Nov 2022
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Ollie Grimes, Owner of the Snug in Skerries joins Matt to discuss Heineken's decision to raise the p...
The Last Word On Environment: Cop 27 Progress Report
10 Nov 2022
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John Gibbons joins Matt for his weekly environmental slot. This week they discuss car parts and Co...
Last Word On Movies: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
10 Nov 2022
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Brian Lloyd joins Matt to go through the latest movies to hit Irish screens. For the full chat cli...
The Last Word On Health: Complications From Diabetes
10 Nov 2022
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Dr Brian Higgins joins Matt to talk about complications that occur from diabetes. For the full cha...
British Media's Hysteria Over The Release Of 'The Crown'
09 Nov 2022
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Season five of Netflix's royal drama The Crown arrived to Netflix today and has already caused contr...
Personal Finance: Is It Too Late to Fix My Mortgage?
09 Nov 2022
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Those with variable rate mortgages are now in ‘last-chance saloon’. Is it too late to lock in? ...
Good Night For Democrats As 'Red Wave' Stalls In Midterm Elections
09 Nov 2022
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The House is leaning Republican in the States while the vote for the Senate is on a knife-edge. Cal...
Last Word on Music: Rave Reviews for Bob Dylan's 3Arena Concert
08 Nov 2022
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Bob Dylan played the 3Arena this week in his long-awaited return to Dublin. Zara Hedderman was at th...
US With Cal & Marion: Voting Underway In Midterms
08 Nov 2022
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Voters in the US have been heading to the polls for the midterm elections which will determine wheth...
Author Colm Tóibín On His New Book - A Guest At The Feast
08 Nov 2022
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Laureate for Irish Fiction, Colm Tóibín spoke to Matt about his latest book 'A Guest at the Feast'...
Tech Tuesday: Mastodon & Other Twitter Alternatives
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There have been big changes to social media giant Twitter since Elon Musk’s takeover and more are ...
Liverpool For Sale As Draw Sees Them Play Real Madrid In Champions League Last 16
07 Nov 2022
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Miguel Delaney and Mark Lawrenson spoke to Matt on The Last Word about the potential sale of Liverpo...
TV & Streaming: I'm A Celebrity & The Crown Return
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt was joined by Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke on The Last Word to discuss the latest TV and strea...
Lack Of Rural Chargers Damaging Electric Vehicle Target
07 Nov 2022
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The Northern and Western Regional Assembly has called for at least two electric charge facilities in...
The Last Word On Travel: Visiting New York With Kids
07 Nov 2022
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Visiting New York with kids may seem daunting to some, but it can be the trip of a lifetime. Sara...
Stay Layoffs Begin At Twitter's Dublin Offices & Today's Other Business Stories
04 Nov 2022
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Twitter has begun laying off Irish staff as it plans to cut up to half of its global workforce. Ia...
The Week Trending
04 Nov 2022
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Roe McDermott, Irish Times advice columnist and movies editor with Hot Press and special corresponde...
Fifa Asks Teams To Focus On Football Ahead Of Qatar Kickoff
04 Nov 2022
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Fifa have written to the teams competing in the World Cup asking them to focus on the football in Qa...
The Last Word On Movies : Watcher And The Wonder
03 Nov 2022
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On The Last Word on Movies Roe McDermott and Brian Lloyd discuss this week’s biggest movie release...
IRFU To Look Into No-Drink Zones At Rugby Internationals
03 Nov 2022
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Ahead of the Autumn International series at the Aviva, the IRFU has plans to contact ticket holders ...
Sideline Manners - Parents In The UK Told Not To Cheer On Kids
03 Nov 2022
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Recent incidents on the side-lines of children’s sports have led to calls for a ‘zero tolerance’...
The Last Word On Health : Glaucoma
03 Nov 2022
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Glaucoma is a slowly progressive illness and the leading cause of blindness in the developed world. ...
How Will Ireland's Ageing Priest Population Affect Congregations?
02 Nov 2022
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Fr. Tim Hazelwood from the Association of Catholic Priests and theologian Gina Menzies joined The La...
How Bad Could The Winter Get In Our Hospitals?
02 Nov 2022
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Fergal Hickey, president of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine joined The Last Word to disc...