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On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Ireland will send its biggest ever team to this year’s World Athletics Championships this year, which gets underway in Tokyo on Saturday morning.With 28 athletes across 14 different events, what are Team Ireland’s medal hopes for the upcoming campaign?Journalist Cathal Dennehy joined Matt to discuss what fans can expect over the coming days.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
A man suspected of shooting dead the conservative activist Charlie Kirk is in police custody in the US; a new Banksy mural is removed from the Royal Courts of Justice in London; and a EuroDreams player in Ireland has won €20,000 every month for 30 years.Elaine Burke, host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast, and Dion Fanning, co-host of the 'Free State' podcast, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Andy O'Donoghue previewed Apple's latest products launched this week, the iPhone 17 and the iPhone Air.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Michael Moynihan, author and journalist with the Irish Examiner, has published his latest book 'More Than A Game: The GAA and Where It's Going".How will Gaelic football's rejuvenation impact the popularity of hurling across the country? Can the GAA, the LGFA and the Camogie Association realistically exist under one roof? How might rural depopulation impact the future of clubs in the west of Ireland? Michael extensively delves into what the coming years may look like for the association.He joined Matt on Thursday's The Last Word.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear their chat.
On Wednesday night, the death was announced of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, after he was shot at a university event in Utah.US President Donald Trump confirmed the news, saying “The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk is dead. No one understood or had the heart of the youth of the United States of America better than Charlie.”Marion McKeone spoke to Matt on Thursday about Kirk’s rise in political circles and whether his death is likely to change US firearm legislation.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead".Elaine Burke, host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast, joins The Last Word to discuss the broadcaster's statement and whether other countries may follow suit.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Donald Trump's Doonbeg Golf Club will host next year's Amgen Irish Open.This is the first time the Co. Clare course will host the tournament, with Taoiseah Micheál Martin saying that President Trump would be "welcome" to visit Ireland.Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie and Lawrence Donegan, Founder & Editor of McKellar Magazine spoke to Matt on Wednesday.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
Poet, playwright and spoken word performer FeliSpeaks was the latest inductee into the Culture Club where they discussed their play Octopus Children that has debuted as part of Dublin Fringe Festival. FeliSpeaks also discussed their favourite music, TV shows, books and cultural buried treasures.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Energy provider Energia has announced a price increase of up to 12.1% for its electricity but Electric Ireland is cutting its gas prices while its electricity rates stay the same. Why is one provider raising prices while another is cutting them? And how can consumers get a better deal? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
1The White House has denied that an alleged letter from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein for Mr. Epstein’s birthday is authentic.The letter features a drawing of a woman’s body and appears to be signed by the US President.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone spoke to Matt on Tuesday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
In the Last Word On Business, Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post, outlined the plans from Ryanair to seek a judicial review of the ruling capping night flights at Dublin airport.Ian also explained what is happening in terms of a planned overhaul of the judicial review process to end some challenges to developments. He looked ahead to the release of the iPhone 17.
Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan has said that the government expects a request for additional funding to address hospitality and infrastructure needs in Adare, Co. Limerick, ahead of the village hosting the Ryder Cup in 2027.The event is due to be held at Adare Manor, the luxury hotel owned by businessman JP McManus.Brian Carroll, author and Irish Times contributor, explained the story to Matt on Monday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
'Intensive Care: True Stories of Healing , Heartache and Hope from Inside Irish Children's Medicine' is a memoir from Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in paediatric intensive care medicine and president of the Irish Medical Council. The book details the enormous challenges faced by health staff who are dealing with incredibly vulnerable patients as well as the wonderful moments that can happen between doctors, patients and their families.Dr Suzanne Crowe joins The Last Word to discuss these stories and how her own tragedy has informed her work.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Are you thinking of booking a trip at the end of the year to beat the winter blues?Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie has some suggestions for you to get the best value for your money, whether you want some winter sun, a trip to the slopes, or a bucket list holiday to see the Northern Lights!Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
Former Met Éireann forecaster Joanna Donnelly rules herself out of running for President of Ireland while MMA fighter Conor McGregor formally seeks nomination; the cost of Dublin parking permits increases fourfold; & counterfeit Labubus are seized over safety concerns.Larry Donnelly and Emily Keegan join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Minister for Arts, Culture and Sport Patrick O'Donovan has accused hoteliers of "robbing people up to their eyeballs" and has warned the industry that a promised cut in the hospitality VAT rate in October's Budget is not guaranteed.Paul Gallagher, chief executive of the Irish Hotels Federation, and Eoghan Corry, travel journalist with travelextra.ie, join The Last Word to discuss the Minister's claim that hotels are price gouging consumers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari At Breakfast on LBC, discussed the arrest of writer Graham Linehan on suspicion of inciting violence with X posts and his court appearance on separate harassment allegation. He also explained the impetus behind the Raise The Colours campaign in the UK that has seen the flying of Union Jacks and St George's Crosses around the country.To catch the full conversation press the play button on this page.
Tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue joined Matt on Thursday’s The Last Word to talk through all the best health and fitness tech that’s on the market.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
New research has found that dark coloured cars can make streets noticeably hotter and that the effect, when multiplied, can shift air temperatures in neighbourhoods and cities.John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss this and more climate news including podcaster Joe Rogan's claim that the earth is cooling.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Myles O'Reilly, musician and filmmaker, spoke to Matt about working with President Michael D Higgins on his spoken-word album, Against All Certainty.He also discussed his favourite music, films, TV shows and books that have influenced his own work and life.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Suprised you didnt have alison o connor on matt but maybe shes exclusively rtes attack dog, as i said before what a amazing country we'd have if hacks like you pursued with the same vigor this discredited ( children's hospital 14.5000 homeless including 4000 children) rag tag "coalition" as you do the shinners, thousands marching from the service industry of which i was 1 while genocide is ongoing in the middle east but the usual tropes and the playing the man instead of the ball continues.
#Free_Palestine #Down_with_Israel
If Cal Thomas didn't have whataboutery he'd have nothing. He's a tiresome bore.
Hahaha Sarah McGuinness thinking the fake tan article had merit 😂 Absolutely delighted to see people trying to import identity politics and the makey-uppy nonsense of cultural appropriation to Ireland left with egg on their faces 😂
Jennifer Gannon - idiotic take.
couldn't hear Neale on this interview, audio very poor.
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Sorry Eoin but Harry's game by Clannad Trumps these.. Try Nils Frahm or Olafur Arnold's
Matt well done for highlighting finally the savagery unleashed on this Irish International sports star... Hopefully the Media will continue to press the powers that be into acting and supporting James , These sectarian Neanderthal knuckledraggers have no place in a progressive Society.
Kearney's a wet towel
Episodes are annoyingly frequent