The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Episodes

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  The Week Trending 13.11.2026 20m

  From David Walliams' failed injection bid to the banning of smokey bacon crisps, Joe O'Shea of Corkbeo.ie, and Journalist Edel Coffey, join The Last Word to talk all thigs trending.To listen to the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page now!
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  Nations Championship Preview: Ireland vs Fiji 13.11.2026 12m

  After last weekend's victory over Argentina, Ireland will look to keep the positive momentum going on Saturday when they face Fiji in the Nations Championship.Matt Williams joins The Last Word to preview the game.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
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  The Edge Interview: "Most Likely" Will Be 2028 Before U2 Play Ireland 13.11.2026 17m

  The Edge joins The Last Word following the release of 'Carnival de Luz', U2's first album since 2017. He chats to Matt about making music for fifty years, collaborating with Dolly Parton shortly before her death, and when the band will bring their tour to Ireland.Hear the full conversation by pressing 'Play' on this page!
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  John Creedon On The Priesthood, Cork, & Pirate Radio 12.11.2026 16m

  Broadcaster John Creedon joins The Last Word following the publication of his second memoir 'This Boy's Voice'. He chats to Matt about his period in St Brendan’s College, Killarney (“the Sem”), finding opportunity in 1980s Cork and his beginning on pirate radio.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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  COP31 Continues Amidst Pessimism About Climate Targets 12.11.2026 14m

  World leaders continue to meet in Turkey amid predictions by the Climate Action Tracker that the world is headed for an ‘irrecoverable overshoot’ of temperatures thresholds.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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  US Envoys To Meet Zelenskyy In Dublin 12.11.2026 15m

  With 50 world leaders in attendance at the European Political Community meeting in Dublin, Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews, talks to Matt about the significance of the gathering.Siobhan O’Grady, Ukraine  Correspondent with the New York Times discusses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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  Tech Thursdays: Smart Lunchboxes 12.11.2026 10m

  Whether you prefer hot or cold meals at your desk, Andy O'Donoghue reviews all the best smart lunchboxes and flasks to cater to all tastes and price ranges.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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  Culture Club: Denise Chaila 11.11.2026 32m

  Singer and songwriter Denise Chaila joins The Last Word for the Culture Club. Press 'play' to hear all of Denise's choices!
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  Ireland To Miss 2030 Housing Target - Deloitte 11.11.2026 9m

  A new report has warned that Ireland is set to fall well short of its target to deliver 300,000 new homes by 2030. Deloitte's annual crane survey forecasts a shortfall of more than 120,000 homes, despite progress and record completions expected in 2026. Kate English, chief economist with Deloitte, joins The Last Word to discuss. Hear the full conversation by pressing 'play' on this page!
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  Personal Finance: Are You Due A Tax Refund? 11.11.2026 10m

  Thousands of PAYE customers are due a tax refund, with Revenue data showing that close to 400,000 people overpaid their taxes in 2025. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, speaks to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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  State’s Biggest Ever Security Operation Gets Underway 10.11.2026 11m

  Jennifer Gilna, Head of Communications for the National Transport Authority, outlines the public transport routes affected this week by the arrival of European leaders, heads of state and international organisations for a summit on Thursday. Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor of the Irish Times has the details of the security operation. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
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  The Last Word On The US: Will Pete Hegseth Be Impeached? 10.11.2026 16m

  US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has defended his record after a Republican lawmaker moved to force an impeachment vote against him over his handling of the Iran war. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States, including reports that Nvidia CEO and Trump ally Jensen Huang had an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Catch the full discussion by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
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  David Walliams Accused Of Using Status To Groom Young Fans 10.11.2026 10m

  Television personality and children’s author David Walliams has been accused by multiple women of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex. Details of the grooming and sexual misconduct allegations, unearthed by The Guardian and ITV News, can now be revealed after Walliams failed in an injunction attempt not be named. Nick Ferrari, presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio, joins The Last Word to discuss. Hear the full conversation by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page.
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  Ryanair’s New Bag Drop Rules Come Into Effect From Today 10.11.2026 9m

  From today, Ryanair passengers must drop their bags at least an hour ahead of their flight’s scheduled departure time. The change, which is an increase of 20 minutes on previous rules, is to allow more time to clear passport and security queues in airports. Eoghan Corry from TravelExtra.ie joins Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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  Man United Salvage A Draw Against Aston Villa – But Is It Enough To Save Carrick’s Job? 09.11.2026 16m

  Manchester United came from two goals down twice at Old Trafford on Sunday to earn a draw against Aston Villa.United are still in the relegation zone though, having earned just 8 points in their first 10 games.Dion Fanning and Will O’Callaghan join The Last Word to discuss the weekend’s football.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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  TV & Streaming: Married At First Sight UK Axed After Sexual Assault Allegations 09.11.2026 12m

  Channel 4 has axed Married At First Sight UK after allegations of rape and sexual assault during its production.Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke speak to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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  New Research Highlights Wide-ranging Benefits of Cancer Trials 09.11.2026 12m

  Prof Gerry Hanna,  vice-clinical lead at Cancer Trials Ireland, talks to Matt about benefits of cancer trials.Phyllis O'Toole, was was diagnosed with breast cancer, and later lung cancer and who has been a participant in a cancer trial, talks about her experience and her prognosis.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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  Dublin To Come To A Standstill As World Leaders Gather For Summits 09.11.2026 12m

  Dublin city centre will see major traffic disruptions this week as the capital hosts dozens of world leaders for two major summits. Olivia Kelly, Dublin editor with Irish Times, joins The Last Word to outline the expected transport disruptions. Shona Murray, Europe correspondent with Euronews, also joins to discuss what world leaders will be attending and the security required as a result. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
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  The Week Trending: Russell Brand Guilty; Martha Stewart's Halloween Costume; Thomas Markle Arrested 06.11.2026 30m

  Roe McDermott and Padraig Wilson McCarthy join Matt on The Last Word to discuss the stories that made the headlines this week.Among them were Russell Brand being found guilty of rape and sexual assault, Martha Stewart's apology after she received backlash for her Halloween costume and 'mogging' being declared Word of the Year for 2026 by Collins Dictionary.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
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  What Happened In The First Week Of The Scarlett Faulkner Murder Trial? 06.11.2026 8m

  A woman in her 40s and a teenage girl are on trial for the murder of Scarlett Faulkner in Co Tipperary earlier this year. The 28-year-old died on 13 April after an incident at Birdhill in Co Tipperary on 21 March this year. Today FM courts correspondent Frank Greaney joins The Last Word to outline what was heard in the first week of the trial. Hear the full conversation by pressing ‘Play’ on this page.