The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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  United Rugby Championship 2026/27 Season Preview 25.09.2026 22min

  Brendan Fanning and Alan Quinlan speak to Matt on The Last Word to preview the new URC season which kicks off this weekend. Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
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  The Week Trending: U2 At 50, Oz Visa Crackdown, & Pints In Stands 25.09.2026 24min

  U2 mark fifty years together with a series of surprise gigs. What do Australia's new visa rules mean for young people looking to emigrate? And British Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals that he may lift a ban on drinking alcohol in the stands during football matches.Fionnuala Jones and Eoghan Tómas McDermott join The Last Word to discuss all of these stories and more in The Week Trending. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  Director Frank Berry On Making 'The Lost Children Of Tuam' 24.09.2026 10min

  'The Lost Children of Tuam', is a powerful new film based on Catherine Corless’s investigation into the former St Mary’s mother-and-baby home in Tuam, Co Galway and the harrowing truth she uncovered.The film's director Frank Berry joins The Last Word to discuss how he brought Corless's extraordinary investigation to the big screen.Hear the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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  El Niño Projected To Cause Nearly Half A Million Deaths In Next Six Months 24.09.2026 13min

  Climate experts have predicted that more than 450,000 could die over the next six months due to the additional heat caused by El Niño.It’s estimated to impact regions around the world and that deaths could be caused by droughts, extreme flooding and wildfires.Commentator John Gibbons speaks to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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  The Last Word On Tech: High Tech Home Cleaning Gadgets 24.09.2026 8min

  This week on The Last Word on Tech, Andy O'Donoghue runs through the best high tech home cleaning gadgets to help you keep your house spotless. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  Culture Club: Andrew Hendy 23.09.2026 40min

  Andrew Hendy of The Mary Wallopers joins Matt for The Last Word's Culture Club, ahead of the band's concert in Dublin's 3Arena on Thursday, December 10th.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.
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  Will The Irish Football Players Protest Before Game With Israel? 23.09.2026 12min

  Will the Republic of Ireland football players make some kind of protest against the genocide in Gaza in advance of the game against Israel?Stephen Doyle, Today FM sport's anchor, joins The Last Word from Kosovo where the Republic of Ireland team will play on Thursday just day's before they face off against Israel in Hungary.He outlines what the Irish team and its manager Heimir Hallgrimsson had to say about Sunday's controversial game during a press conference at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  Personal Finance: Grocery Price Hikes On The Way 23.09.2026 7min

  Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, talks about grocery price inflation and the increases in fuel pushing up prices elsewhere. He also talks to Matt about the plan to stop supermarkets allowing customers to avail of discounts on alcohol when using loyalty cards.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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  The Last Word On Music: 50 Years Of U2 22.09.2026 16min

  This Friday marks fifty years since Bono, the Edge, Larry Mullen Jr and Adam Clayton came together to form U2.John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to look back on five decades of the band.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  The Last Word On US: Trump Warns He Could 'Annihilate' Iran 22.09.2026 15min

  US President Donald Trump warned that he could "annihilate" Iran if no ⁠deal is reached to end the ongoing conflict during his address at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss Trump's speech and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'play' button on this page!
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  Seven In Ten Young People Are Considering Leaving Ireland: Survey 22.09.2026 10min

  According to a Red C survey for the National Youth Council of Ireland, 71% of young people think they would have a better quality of life abroad. Matt is joined by Grace McManus, Policy and Campaigns Manager with the National Youth Council of Ireland and Sarah McGuinness, a journalist living in London to discuss the findings of the report.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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  How Magill Magazine Exposed A Darker Side To Institutional Ireland 21.09.2026 14min

  Kevin Rafter, former journalist and professor of political communication at DCU, joins Matt to discuss his book, Fearless! Vincent Browne’s Magill And Ireland In The 1980s.To catch the full interview, press the 'play' button on this page.
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  Martin O’Neill To Consider Celtic Future After Poor Run Of Form 21.09.2026 15min

  After Celtic’s second defeat to Rangers within the space of a week, manager Martin O’Neill has said that he will “reflect on the games and speak to the board” about his future with the club.Elsewhere, Man City have gone 3 points above Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table after City beat Sunderland in a 5-3 thriller and Mikel Arteta’s side were well beaten away to Brighton.Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with the Independent and Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan speak to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
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  The Last Word On Travel: Family City Breaks 21.09.2026 10min

  The way families travel has changed a lot in recent years, with data indicating that many are looking to head off on shorter breaks throughout the year.With that in mind, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to run through a selection of city breaks that will appeal to the whole family.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  Last Word on Sport: Is Manchester United in Crisis? 18.09.2026 21min

  Today on The Last Word on Sport Dion Fanning and Tony Cascarino join Matt to talk about the ongoing woes of Manchester UnitedThey also preview the weekend’s Premier League action and more Hit Play on this page to listen now
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  How Sports Journalism Has Changed 18.09.2026 17min

  Journalist Vincent Hogan joins The Last Word to discuss his life in sports journalism and how the job has shifted from personality driven storytelling to sterile, PR-managed exchanges.Vincent details this in his memoir 'The Lost Sportswriter: A life up close with Irish sporting greatness'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  The Week Trending: Sydney Sweeney, Hyrox & Royal Scandal 18.09.2026 24min

  This week for The Week Trending, Matt is joined by Kieran Cunningham and Kate Henshaw to discuss the week's news.They talk about the Sydney Sweeney ad, the Hyrox soiling incident, a new Ryal Scandal and moreHit Plan on this page to listen now
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  The Last Word On Movies: Israel Seeks To Remove Citizenship For Directors Of Gaza Documentary 18.09.2026 12min

  Brian Lloyd joins The Last Word to review the latest movie releases, 'Bad Apples' starring Saoirse Ronan and the eighth installment in the 'Resident Evil' film franchise directed by Zach Cregger. He also explains why two Israeli filmmakers are being targeted following the premiere of their latest documentary at Venice Film Festival and why Universal appears to be getting cold feet on releasing an Elon Musk documentary that it paid millions to acquire.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  Robert Harris On Returning To Ancient Rome For His Latest Novel 17.09.2026 15min

  Author Robert Harris joins The Last Word to discuss his new novel 'Agrippa', a fictional memoir about the Roman statesman Marcus Agrippa who was the right hand man to the emperor Augustus.He chats to Matt about why he returned to ancient Rome for his latest book and the parallels he found with modern day society.Hear the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  Gary Murphy On The Life And Times Of Brian Cowen 17.09.2026 16min

  In 1984, Brian Cowen was elected into Dáil Éireann at the age of 24 following the death of his father, Bernard. By 2008, he was Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach. He remained in that position until March 2011.Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at DCU has written ‘Brian Cowen: Anatomy Of A Taoiseach’, which examines Cowen’s political ascent and his time as government leader during the financial crash.He speaks to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their chat.