The Last Word On Health : What Should You Do If You Can't Get A GP Appointment?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GP surgeries are currently extremely busy, leading to a lack of available slots for patients trying ...
People Who Give Character References For Sex Offenders May Be Cross Examined
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writers of character references for sex offenders may be called to attend court for cross examinatio...
Donald Trump ‘Had To Be Stopped’ From Joining Capitol Riots
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evidence has been shown that Donald Trump had planned on attending and leading the march on Capitol ...
Personal Finance : Cost Of College Students Living Away From Home Rises To €13k
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With many students about to begin third level education, and many others returning for another year,...
US With Cal and Marion
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Early indications of Ghislaine Maxwell's sentence are being discussed as her sentencing trial begins...
Last Word On Music
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With gigs on constantly at the moment, there's no shortage of topics to discuss this week on our wee...
Soldiers To Be Trained To Operate Security Queues In Dublin Airport
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the beginning of the issues in Dublin Airport this year, there have been calls for the Defense...
Tech Tuesday : Barbeque Tech, Part 2
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping optimistic about having good weather this summer, Andy O'Donoghue is back for part 2 on the ...
What Are Your Rights If Your Flight Is Cancelled?
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a multitude of flights being cancelled, what are you entitled to if you find yourself grounded ...
TV and Streaming
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to set you up for the week with our TV and streaming spot! Joe and Jenn joined the Last W...
US Supreme Court Overturns Roe V Wade Ruling
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The US supreme court have made a decision today that many are calling a step backwards for the right...
166,000 Homes Are Vacant, Yet Only 800 Available To Rent
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a well known fact that there is a major shortage of affordable homes in Ireland. Could existin...
The Week Trending
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The quick witted Mick Lynch, fines for urinating in the sea, some bad publicity for Dublin and a cre...
Movies : Elvis
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Elvis Presley biopic is finally hitting theatres, but should we buy into the hype? Roe McDermot...
Interview : Karin Slaughter
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karin Slaughter is one of the world's best selling crime writers with over 40 million books sold. He...
Who’d Be A Referee?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Gough is a Gaelic football referee from County Meath. He is also the GAA's first openly gay to...
The Last Word On Health : How To Stay Healthy On Your Holidays
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're spending the money to go away this summer you'd better keep yourself as healthy as possibl...
Should High-Earning Civil Servants Receive Massive Pay Rises?
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4,000 public servants earning over €150,00 per year are about to receive pay increases. Why is thi...
Who Is Mick Lynch, The Leader Of The British Rail Strikes?
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A series of rail strikes are taking place across Britain, making a serious impact on many aspects of...
Personal Finance : Laya Healthcare Customers Could Receive Another Refund
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston is back for our weekly personal finance spot, with some good news for Laya Healthcare...
Tech Tuesday : Barbecue Tech
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barbeque season is in full swing, so it's only fitting that Andy O’Donoghue fill us in on his tech...
Should Ireland Allow Services Like Uber and Lyft To Deal With Taxi Shortage?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is currently experiencing a major shortage of taxis partially as a result of the pandemic. W...
US With Cal and Marion
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bizarre new beef has surfaced in the world of American talk show television involving Stephen Colb...
Last Word On Music : New Music From Beyoncé
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul McCartney turns 80, Kendrick Lamar to play Glastonbury and Beyoncé releases new music! Not to ...
The Incredible Story Of How A Young English Heiress Became An IRA Bomber
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible story of Rose Dugdale, an English Heiress turned Irish Republican is told in Sean O'D...
How Meditation Can Change Your Life
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation has become extremely popular in mainstream wellness culture, but why is it thought of as ...
TV and Streaming
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does the world really need a Squid Games reality show? Netflix seem to think so. Catch up here on t...
The Last Word On Travel : Matera In Italy
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An ancient city in Italy on top of a rocky mountain with lush green valleys below, Matera is a gorge...
Record Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Europe
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parts of Europe are experiencing extreme heat with record breaking temperatures leading to warnings....
‘There Was No Hiccup’, John McColgan On The History Of River Dance As It Returns After 2 Year Hiatus
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Riverdance is returning to Dublin after a 2 year Covid hiatus. Co-founder, John McColgan joined th...
The Week Trending
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Backlash for magazine after Rebel Wilson story, Michael D Higgins both praised and criticised for ho...
Movies : Light Year, Buzz Lightyear’s Origin Story
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The era of reboots and prequels continues with Disney's latest offering from the Toy Story universe,...
The Last Word On The Environment
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new study lead by Queen's University in Belfast and Cornell University in the United States has su...
The Last Word On Health : Risks Of Coronary Heart Disease
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 10,000 people a year in Ireland die as a result of coronary heart disease. What preventative m...
Will Your Ryanair Flight Take Off This Summer?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With threats of strike action from Ryanair employees in the near future, will this cause a major dis...
Is The Era of Cheap Flights Over?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The price of Ryanair flights are to increase significantly over the next few months. How will this e...
Michael D Higgins ‘Crossed Line’ When Commenting On Ireland's Housing Problems
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the president's strong remarks on Ireland's housing crisis, it has been observed that the gove...
Personal Finance : Fuel Prices Causing People To Cut Back On Food So They Can Fill Cars
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The price of petrol is resulting in road users having to cut back on basic necessities such as food ...
Last Word On Music
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With festival season in full swing, it's time to look ahead at the some of the Irish acts taking to ...
US With Cal and Marion : Trump Blasts 6th January Congressional Hearings
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has blasted the US Capitol riot hearings, calling them a 'mockery of justice' and 'kang...
New Screening System Will See Blood Donors Asked For Details Of Sex Life
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new system which should be introduced at the end of 2022 will focus on more thorough screening of ...
Tech Tuesday : Google Engineer Put On Paid Leave After Claiming AI Has Developed Sentience
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As if from the beginning of a science-fiction movie, a Google engineer has been put on leave after c...
Can Ireland Repeat Scotland Performance In Ukraine?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following a brilliant victory for the Republic of Ireland on Saturday over Scotland, the question is...
TV and Streaming
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love Island is back, is it worth talking about this year or not? This and more on our weekly streami...
Big Rise In People Seeking Treatment For Cocaine Addiction
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from our story last week on the rise of cocaine use across the general population, a st...
The Last Word On Travel : Last Minute Summer Holiday Deals
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not always possible to plan a holiday months in advance, and with prices on the rise a good dea...
Liv Series Begins As PGA Tour Bans Players
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of golf has been thrown into chaos with the beginning of the Liv series in London. What is...
Do We Need A Mini Budget?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With inflation at a near 40 year high with the cost of food, energy and other essentials increasing....
The Week Trending
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Photo opportunities, fake Irish accents and more on the Week Trending. Mark Paul and Gabija Gatave...
Homeowners Set For Mortgage Hikes As ECB To Raise Interest Rates
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston and Martine Hennessy join Matt to discuss mortgage hikes as ECB to raise interest rat...
The Last Word On Environment: Wildlife, pollution and extinction.
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Matt caught up with John Gibbons to discuss why wildlife should have their own bridges to ...
The Last Word On Travel: Ask Anything
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Refunds, Rights and Covid, we cover it all in this episode. Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie jo...
The Last Word On Health: Hayfever
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the summer months in full swing hay fever is a very common complaint. Matt is joined by Dr Il...
Workers To Get Free Vouchers To Work In Remote Hubs
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are remote hubs the future of work spaces for companies? What are the benefits of transitioning to r...
Cocaine Use By Young Women In Ireland On The Rise
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new report has found an increase in drug use amongst the general population, with cocaine use risi...
Personal Finance : Delays Facing Up To Half A Million KBC & Ulster Bank Switchers
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The saga of KBC and Ulster Bank switching issues continues with delays for thousands of ex-customers...
Studies Show Long Covid Impacts On Patients’ Mental Health and Alcohol Use
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New findings on 'Long Covid' reveal that up to a fifth of patients are experiencing mental health is...
Last Word On Music
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially gig season and John Caddell and Dee Reddy join us to break down the best upcoming ev...
US With Cal and Marion : 6th January Hearings To Be Live Streamed
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The January 6th Capital Hill riots are to be televised. What do Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone make o...
Tech Tuesday : Macbook Air Redesign
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Universal phone chargers, Apple's 'Pay Later' and a redesign for the Macbook Air. It's a huge week f...
Video Mocking Murder Of Michaela McAreavey Reported To Police
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A shocking video has surfaced on social media of a group singing a song about the murder of Michaela...
Hurling - Munster and Leinster Hurling Final Preview
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With two huge provincial hurling finals coming up, there's a lot to talk about with Jamesie O’Conn...
The Last Word On Health : Panic Attacks
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often overlooked, panic attacks are a common and often frightening symptom of anxiety. Stella O'Ma...
Johnny Depp Wins €10M In Libel Action Against Amber Heard
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the verdict of the controversial and high profile libel case of Johnny Depp and Amber heard, J...
The Last Word On The Environment
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does the concern over the issues at Dublin Airport suggest we still don't get it about climate chang...
Hung Jury In The Michael Lynn Trial
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our courts correspondent Frank Greaney joined us today on the Last Word to give us an update in the...
DAA To Unveil Plan To Fix Long Queues At Dublin Airport
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the DAA unveiling a plan to fix the current delays at Dublin Airport, questions are still be...
Personal Finance Special : How Does KBC & Ulster Bank Leaving Ireland Affect You?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With uncertainty brewing regarding KBC and Ulster Bank's departure from the Irish market and the fut...
US With Cal and Marion
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since the tragedy that took place in Uvalde, Texas last week, president Joe Biden has vowed to push ...
Exit Stage Left : The Curios Afterlife Of Popstars
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The trials of a comedown form fame for musical artists is often overlooked, but it can be a difficul...
How Stranger Things Sent Kate Bush Back To The Top Of The Charts
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Television and streaming are known for bringing older music to a new audiences. The latest season on...
Time For A Reboot At Liverpool Following Champions League Defeat?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time for a change at Anfield after Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid? [audio ...
TV And Streaming With Joe and Jenn
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The end of Claire Byrne Live, the 60th birthday of the Late Late show and Danny Boyle's latest ventu...
Has DAA Lost Control Of Dublin Airport?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The situation at Dublin Airport reached a new level yesterday with approximately 1,000 passengers mi...
The Last Word On Travel : Cruises
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you considered going on a cruise for this year's summer holiday? What exactly does a cruise off...
Fears Of Risks To Irish Tourism With High Car Hire Costs
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so expensive to hire a car in Ireland compared to the rest of Europe? How will this impact...
How Can The US Better Respond To The Cycle Of School Shootings?
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following the tragic events that took place in Texas this week the age old question is being asked, ...
The Week Trending
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Passport outrage, diversity in An Garda Síochána, Ricky Gervais backlash and the passing of actor ...
The Last Word On Movies : Tom Cruise Returns In Top Gun Maverick
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
36 years later, a sequel to Top Gun has arrived! Undoubtedly one of the biggest releases of the year...
The Last Word On The Environment : How Global Warming Is Cutting Sleep Across The World
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much are rising heat levels affecting our sleep and why is it concerning? [audio mp3="https://me...
Interview : Ardal O’Hanlon
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ardal O'Hanlon is an Irish actor, comedian and novelist. His new book is called 'Brouhaha'. [audio m...
The Last Word On Health : STIs Are On The Rise
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seeking screening, diagnosis and treatment for STIs can be tough for people all over the world, and ...
Pentagon Welcomes Ireland To Alliance Supporting Ukraine
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since last week Ireland is part of the 'Ukraine Contact Group' assembled by the US department of def...
Culture Club : Emilie Pine
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Pine is the No. 1 bestselling author of 'Notes To Self'. Her first novel is called 'Ruth &...
Sue Gray Criticises ‘Failings' At The Heart Of British Government
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson evidently believes he should remain as Prime Minister following the release of a damni...
Nineteen Elementary School Students Killed In Mass Shooting In Uvalde, Texas
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest American mass shooting incident in a school has taken place in Uvalde, Texas. The convers...
The Last Word On Health : Erectile Dysfuntion
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erectile dysfunction affects about 50% of men over the age of 40, but what percentage of men seek ou...
Last Word On Music : Cathal Coughlan Remembered
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The passing of Cathal Coughlan, Bruce Springsteen's return to Ireland and Ed Sheeran's latest collab...
US With Cal and Marion : Nancy Pelosi Will Be Denied Communion By Archbishop
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Archbishop of San Francisco has announced he will no longer allow US house speaker Nancy Pelosi ...
Calls For Health Warnings On Car Adverts
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are car advertisements unrealistic to a point that they endanger public health? [audio mp3="https://...
Tech Tuesday : Facial Recognition Company Fined For Illegally Using Images
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clearview AI have been fined 7.5 million pounds for illegally collecting images of people all over t...
Who Was George Floyd?
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been two year since the murder of George Floyd. But how much do we know about the man himself? ...
TV and Streaming With Joe and Jenn
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for TV and Streaming with Joe and Jenn! Yes or no to the new Sally Rooney adaptation? Did ...
The Last Word On Travel : Cheap Hotels
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the cost of hotels around the country sky rocketing, these days even a staycation won't always ...
Festival Goers To Pay For Rising Insurance Costs
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're fast approaching summer festival season! Does rising costs for organisers mean you'll be payin...
The Week Trending
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does anti-Irish sentiment linger in the UK? Jake Daniels is the first active footballer to come out ...
Private Landlords Want Tax Cuts To Stop Exodus From Rental Market
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rent for houses and apartments in Ireland are at all time highs, so why are landlords giving up this...
Conversations With Friends : Much Anticipated, But Was It Any Good?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the massively anticipated TV adaptation of Sally Rooney's first book, 'Conversations With Frien...
The Last Word On The Environment : Are Cats A Menace To The Environment?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is letting your beloved pet roam around outside damaging the environment? John Gibbons says it is, i...
Culture Club : Louise O’Neill
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Louise O'Neill is one of Ireland's most accomplished cotemporary novelists. We are delighted to have...