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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Wines To Pair With Your Christmas Dinner

09 Dec 2024

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Brigid O'Hora, author of The Home Sommelier and wine expert with Classic Drinks, introduced Matt to ...

The Last Word On Travel: Irish Christmas Markets

09 Dec 2024

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Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss the best Christmas markets and ex...

Last Word On Music Special: 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' Turns 30

07 Dec 2024

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‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ was written in just 15 minutes in August.It went on to become...

The Week Trending: FAI's Map Gaff, 'Say Nothing' Faces Legal Action & Greg Wallace Scandal &

06 Dec 2024

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The FAI apologises over use of 'Londonderry' in a match programme, Marian Price sues Disney over 'Sa...

Children in co-ed schools have more friends - study

06 Dec 2024

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Children in mixed schools have more friends than those at single-sex schools and boys in all-boys sc...

What Does The General Election Result Mean For Ireland's Climate Action?

06 Dec 2024

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With the Green Party out and Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on course to be back in government, John Gib...

The Last Word's Tech Gift Guide - Kitchen And Beauty

06 Dec 2024

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Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to talk through his top picks for kitchen and beauty tech that c...

Judge Orders McGregor To Pay Nikita Hand's Legal Costs

05 Dec 2024

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Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent, Today FM, had the details of Mr Justice Alexander Owen's judgem...

Culture Club: Mark Moriarty

04 Dec 2024

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Chef Mark Moriarty joined Matt on the Culture Club to discuss his favourite music, books, film and T...

How To Avoid An Office Christmas Party HR Hangover

04 Dec 2024

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It's that season where work Christmas parties are in full swing and they can often make or break off...

#GE2024: Flaws In Electoral Register Could Skew Turnout Figures

04 Dec 2024

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The 2024 general election saw voter turnout fall to record low levels, but many are sceptical about ...

What Can The New Government Do To Reduce The Cost Of Living?

04 Dec 2024

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With government formation talks commencing this week Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with Th...

The Untold Stories Of The Irish Men And Women Who Resisted Hitler

03 Dec 2024

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Clodagh Finn and John Morgan join The Last Word to discuss the untold stories of the Irish WWII hero...

The Last Word On The US: President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter

03 Dec 2024

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US President Joe Biden has pardoned Hunter Biden despite saying previously that he would not use his...

BBC Pulls MasterChef Christmas Specials After Allegations About Gregg Wallace

03 Dec 2024

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Gregg Wallace has stepped away from presenting MasterChef after allegations of inappropriate behavio...

The Last Word On Travel: Bologna As A Food Destination

03 Dec 2024

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Russell Alford, Food Critic for The Sunday Times and one half of the GastroGays, joined Matt for Tue...

#GE2024: Who Will Form The Next Government?

03 Dec 2024

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As the 2024 general election comes to a close and the final few seats are filled around the country,...

The Last Word On Sport: Liverpool Cruising On Top

02 Dec 2024

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Will O'Callaghan from Off The Ball and The Independent's Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney join M...

The Last Word On Business: Weekly Earnings Rise

02 Dec 2024

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Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post, joins Matt to discuss the big business news of the day...

Matt Meets Davy Russell

29 Nov 2024

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Two-time Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Davy Russell has released his autobiography....

#GE2024: The Issues, Personalities And Events That Have Shaped The General Election

29 Nov 2024

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After a short three-week campaign, the 2024 general election is coming to a close.Daniel McConnell, ...

Consumer Watchdog Prosecutes Retailers For Breaking Discount Pricing Rules

29 Nov 2024

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched legal proceedings against a n...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Votes Have Been Cast, What's Next?'

29 Nov 2024

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Episode 14: It's Election Day and as votes are cast up and down the country, we look at what happens...

Tech Thursday: Black Friday Deals

28 Nov 2024

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Andy O’Donoghue had all the best Black Friday offers for this week’s Tech Thursday.Hit the ‘Pl...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Twas The Night Before The Election...'

28 Nov 2024

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Episode 13: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being sai...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Simon Harris

28 Nov 2024

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Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris joined Matt on The Last Word ahead of Friday’s general...

#GE2024: The Dos And Don't Of Voting

28 Nov 2024

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Can you take a selfie in the polling booth? What happens if you make a mistake on your ballot? Can y...

Culture Club: Dermot Bolger

27 Nov 2024

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On The Last Word, writer Dermot Bolger discussed his favourite books, TV, music and other cultural i...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Cian O'Callaghan

27 Nov 2024

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Cian O'Callaghan, deputy leader of the Social Democrats, is the latest leader interview on The Last ...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Leaders Debate, Occupied Territories Bill & Economic Shocks'

27 Nov 2024

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Episode 12: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being sai...

Personal Finance: How To Avoid Black Friday Scams

27 Nov 2024

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Charlie Weston from the Irish Independent joined Matt on Wednesday for The Last Word’s weekly pers...

The Last Word On Travel: Black Friday Deals

26 Nov 2024

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Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie was back for The Last Word on Travel where she gave the best ...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Emigration, Roads & Voting'

26 Nov 2024

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Episode 11: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being sai...

The Last Word On The US: Trump Pledges Hefty Tariffs On Goods From Canada, Mexico And China

26 Nov 2024

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US President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada ...

Major Retailers Take Conor McGregor Drinks Brands Off The Shelves

26 Nov 2024

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Musgraves, Tesco and Costcutter are among retailers who have said they are no longer stocking produc...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Roderic O’Gorman

26 Nov 2024

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On Tuesday, Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman spoke to The Last Word as the countdown to Friday’...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Opinion Poll, Climate Change & Carers'

25 Nov 2024

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Episode 11: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being sai...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Mary Lou McDonald

25 Nov 2024

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The Last Word continued its series of party leader interviews on Monday, and this time Matt was join...

#GE2024: Leader Interviews: Ivana Bacik

25 Nov 2024

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Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party and candidate for Dublin Bay South joined the Last Word to o...

Zach Tuohy: From the GAA to the AFL

22 Nov 2024

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Zach Tuohy, former Laois footballer and AFL player with Geelong and Carlton, has released his autobi...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Border Poll, Transport & Weekly Recap'

22 Nov 2024

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Episode 10: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being sai...

Conor McGregor Guilty In Civil Rape Case

22 Nov 2024

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Nikita Hand has won her civil rape case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor.The verdict came after a ...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Richard Boyd Barrett

22 Nov 2024

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Richard Boyd Barrett, leader of People Before Profit, joined The Last Word for his leader interview ...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Pints, Young People & Disabilities'

21 Nov 2024

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Episode 9: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Michael Collins

21 Nov 2024

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Michael Collins, leader of Independent Ireland and candidate for Cork South-West, joined The Last Wo...

Where To Get The Best Deals Ahead Of Black Friday

21 Nov 2024

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From TVs to laptops and smartphones, Andy O'Donoghue had a comprehensive guide to the best value dea...

The Last Word On The Environment: Rating The Manifestos’ Climate Commitments

21 Nov 2024

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As next Friday's general election edges closer, environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt f...

Culture Club: Maser

20 Nov 2024

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Artist Maser spoke to Matt about his origins as a street artist, creating his now iconic Repeal the ...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Micheal Martin, Policing & Autism Services'

20 Nov 2024

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Episode 8: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Micheál Martin

20 Nov 2024

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Tánaiste Micheál Martin is the latest party leader to be interviewed on The Last Word ahead of the...

Skills Shortage & Labour Costs Continue to Impact Home Construction

20 Nov 2024

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According to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Labour costs and skills shortages are leadi...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Leaders Debate''

19 Nov 2024

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Episode 7: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said...

The Last Word On The US: Trump Appoints An Anti-Vaxxer, A Putin Apologist And A Man Accused Of Sexual Assault To His Cabinet

19 Nov 2024

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Ahead of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump has made a number of controvers...

#GE2024: What Trump Presidency Means For Irish Economy And Diplomacy

19 Nov 2024

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With the general election campaign in full swing, political parties are making a range of spending p...

#GE2024: Big Three Dominate Leaders’ Debate

19 Nov 2024

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Last night, ten political party leaders took part in the first major televised debate of the 2024 ge...

Aer Lingus Employees Asked To Take Unpaid Leave In 2025

18 Nov 2024

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The Sunday Independent has reported that Aer Lingus has asked its staff to take unpaid leave in the ...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Renting, Disabilities & Fine Gael Manifesto'

18 Nov 2024

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Episode 6: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said...

#GE2024: Harris Says McGahon Has Backing Of Fine Gael

18 Nov 2024

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As political parties enter the second week of election campaigning, Louise Burne, Political Correspo...

#GE2024 Leader Interviews: Peadar Tóibín

18 Nov 2024

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The Last Word kicked off its series of party leader interviews on Monday ahead of the general electi...

New Health Insurer Enters The Market

15 Nov 2024

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Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post joined Matt for Friday’s business news.They discussed...

The Week Trending

15 Nov 2024

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Aoife Barry, journalist and author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie, join The Las...

How A Near Death Experience Changed An Ornithologist's Life

15 Nov 2024

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Sean Ronayne, ornithologist and author of Nature Boy: A Journey of Birdsong and Belonging, spoke to ...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Justice, Transport & Week 1 Recap'

15 Nov 2024

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Episode 5: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Healthcare, Immigration & Vaping''

14 Nov 2024

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Episode 4: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said...

#GE2024: How Fianna Fáil And Sinn Féin Will Address Crime And Safety On Our Streets

14 Nov 2024

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Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on social protection, local government and electoral refor...

The Last Word On The Environment: Azerbaijan’s President Says Oil And Gas Are A “Gift From God”

14 Nov 2024

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COP29 is being held in Azerbaijan until the 22nd of November, and the country’s president Ilham Al...

The Last Word On The US: Donald Trump Begins Forming His New Administration

14 Nov 2024

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This week, President-elect Donald Trump began announcing his nominations for top roles within his ad...

Culture Club: George Hamilton

14 Nov 2024

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George Hamilton is the latest inductee into the Culture Club.The legendary sports commentator, Lyric...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Childcare, Renters & Baby Bundles'

13 Nov 2024

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Episode 3: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being sai...

Trump Appoints Elon Musk To New US Department Of Government Efficiency

13 Nov 2024

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Elon Musk was one of the biggest contributors to US president-elect Donald Trump’s election campai...

#GE2024: How Will Immigration Impact Voting?

13 Nov 2024

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On Wednesday, The Last Word continued its buildup to November 29th’s general election, this time l...

#GE2024: Coalition Partners Trading Punches

13 Nov 2024

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On day six of the campaign trial, Gary Murphy Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Governm...

The Last Word On Music: Robbie Williams Announces Croke Park Date

13 Nov 2024

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On Tuesday’s music slot, John Caddell and music journalist Zara Hedderman reacted to the news that...

The Last Word on the US: Trump's Early Cabinet Appointments

13 Nov 2024

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This week on the Last Word on The US, Marion McKeone is joined by Larry Donnelly to discuss the firs...

'Drama Drives Interest' - The Rise Of The Web Summit

12 Nov 2024

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Author and journalist Catherine Sanz joins The Last Word to discuss her book 'Drama Drives Interest:...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Red Lines, Housing & Formation Talks'

12 Nov 2024

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Episode 2: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said...

#GE2024: What Would Fianna Fáil And The Green Party Each Do For The Climate?

12 Nov 2024

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Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy and G...

The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Teachers, Housing & Government Waste'

11 Nov 2024

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Episode 1: Over the next three weeks politicians will be pounding the pavements, knocking on doors, ...

Liverpool Increase Their Lead At The Top Of The Table As Man City Lose Again

11 Nov 2024

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Manchester City lost their fourth consecutive game for the first time in Pep Guardiola’s career, l...

Ireland Look To Regroup After Disappointing All Blacks Defeat

11 Nov 2024

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Ireland were beaten by the All Blacks on Friday night in their opening fixture of the 2024 Autumn In...

#GE2024: How Can The Housing Crisis Be Solved?

11 Nov 2024

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In the first of our election debates, Eoin Ó Broin, housing spokesperson for Sinn Féin, and Pascha...

#GE2024: FG Scrambles To Avoid Fallout From O'Leary's Teacher Comments

11 Nov 2024

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Fine Gael is scrambling to limit the fallout after controversial comments Ryanair boss Michael O'Lea...

The Week Trending

08 Nov 2024

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Orla Ryan from TheJournal.ie and Eoghan Tomás McDermott, Managing Director at the Communications Cl...

What Issues Will Define General Election 2024?

08 Nov 2024

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The 2024 general election is officially underway with just three weeks until polling day on Friday, ...

How Capitalism Corrupted Football

07 Nov 2024

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Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent, has released his new book “States of P...

The Last Word On The Environment: What The Return Of Trump Means For Climate Change

07 Nov 2024

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After Donald Trump was elected as the 47th US President this week, environmental campaigners have ex...

How To Elevate Your Home Sound System

07 Nov 2024

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Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to talk about the best home sound system tech to elevate your li...

“It Broke Me”: Eoghan Murphy On His Time As Housing Minister

06 Nov 2024

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Eoghan Murphy was Minister for Housing from 2017 to 2020 and it was a tenure that received widesprea...

The Last Word On The US: Donald Trump Becomes The 47th President Of The United States

06 Nov 2024

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Donald Trump has been elected US president for a second time, making a remarkable comeback from his ...

The Last Word On The US: What Trump's Victory Will Mean For The Irish And World Economy

06 Nov 2024

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Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss what impact Donald Trum...

The Last Word On The US: Will Trump's Win Embolden Irish Election Candidates

06 Nov 2024

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Matt was joined by Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU and...

The Last Word On The US: Millions Vote In Knife-Edge Election

05 Nov 2024

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As millions head to the polls in the United States the knife-edge presidential election is still all...

The Last Word On The US: America Goes To The Polls

05 Nov 2024

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Lawrence Donegan, author of the ‘GoodbyeDonald?’ Substack blog spoke to The Last Word live from ...

Court Passes Dublin Airport Passenger Cap

05 Nov 2024

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The cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport, which was due to come into effect next summer, is se...

General Election Set To Be Called This Week

05 Nov 2024

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Sarah Carey, Columnist at the Irish Independent, Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of...

The Last Word On Travel: The Best Foodie Destinations - Seoul & Chicago

04 Nov 2024

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Russell Alford, co-restaurant critic with The Sunday Times and one half of the Gastro Gays, returns ...

The Last Word On The US: Harris And Trump Make Final Push To Voters

04 Nov 2024

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US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump spent the weekend making last ditch effort...

Richie Hogan: What It Takes

01 Nov 2024

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Seven-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny Richie Hogan has released his new autobiography, “What...

Fianna Fáil And Fine Gael Shoot Down Green Proposal For Pollution Tax On Motorists

01 Nov 2024

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael appear to have joined forces to block a strategy from the Green Party, wh...

Fake Halloween Parades, Saoirse Ronan’s Graham Norton Interview And Taylor Swift “Endorses” Michael Healy Rae

01 Nov 2024

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Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast and Voices Editor and Podcast Producer with TheJournal....