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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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Matt is joined by Writer and Director Jim Sheridan to discuss his new film: ‘Recreation: The Trial of Ian Bailey’, which examines the murder trial that never happened.Hit Play on this page to listen now
Matt is joined by Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas to discuss the latest news from the US.This week they discuss Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's agreement on a peace plan for Gaza, Trump's latest plans to deploy the National Guard and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's new proposed rules for army personnel. Hit Play on this page to listen now
Baker and entrepreneur Una Leonard is well-known for her delicious cakes and treats, but she has also just released her second cook book 'Good Together'.She joins Matt to discuss how her mother's cancer battle inspired her new book and why she decided to relocate her bakery, 2210 Patisserie, to Mullingar.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Seán T. O’Kelly brought political savvy and international flair as head of a newly-fledged nation trying to figure out its place in the world. It was during O’Kelly’s terms in office that the Áras became the party-spot for high-flying night-owls. xBut behind the scenes, his two terms were not without their controversies. How did this diplomat manage to massively annoy both the Pope and Joseph Stalin in one fell swoop? And did this presidency mark the start of Ireland’s great grá for US presidents? In this second episode of Think You Know...The Presidents, our dynamic duo Flor Mac Carthy and Lise Hand present a twist on the life and times of Seán T.O'Kelly with the help of historian Liz Gillis.
Matt is joined by legendary Irish athlete Sonia O'Sullivan to discuss her extensive career in Athletics and punditry and the importance of looking after your health in sport.Hit Play on this page to listen now.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has released his new book 'The Changing Game: The Past, Present and Future of Football".He joined Matt on Monday to talk about how football has evolved over time, how elite-level management in 2025 differs to that of previous years and how, if circumstances were different, he could have managed Leeds United.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.
Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke join Matt to discuss the biggest TV and Streaming moments of the week.This week they discuss Netflix's House of Guinness, Big Brother being absent from Irish TV screens, the latest Strictly Come Dancing news and more.Hit Play on this page to listen now
1Europe have won their first away Ryder Cup since 2012 in Bethpage New York, with Ireland's Shane Lowry making the crucial putt to retain the trophy. However the weekend saw the European players face heckling and personal abuse from the American crowd, including Rory McIlroy's wife having a drink thrown at her.Matt is joined by Gavin Cooney from the42.ie and Political Columnist and Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly to discuss gold's big weekend Hit Play on this page to listen now.
As conservative campaigner Maria Steen marked the end of her presidential bid on Wednesday, many were quick to spot the €20,000 designer bag on her arm. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Kier Starmer has revealed plans for a controversial UK digital identity card and US President Donald Trump has claimed he was 'sabotaged' while at the United Nations General Assembly.Orla Ryan, Irish Times journalist, and Paddy Duffy, TV producer, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Uefa's executive committee is expected to meet next week to decide whether to suspend Israel from its competitions over its almost two-year assault on Gaza.Miguel Delaney, chief football writer with the Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss the impact that a such a ban would have on world football and next year's World Cup.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
From thermostats to lightbulbs and air purifiers, Andy O'Donoghue had a run down of the best devices to make your home efficient and cozy heading into the winter months.To catch the conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Research conducted by Maynooth University has found that the warm nighttime temperatures which were experienced this summer are now 40 times more likely due to climate change caused by human activity.John Gibbons spoke to Ian Guider on Thursday’s The Last Word.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.
A number of Dublin city councillors boycotted a ceremony to award the Freedom of the City to Barack Obama over objections to the former US president's record in foreign and domestic policy.Obama, who is visiting Dublin this week, was originally granted the honour by councillors in 2017 but he didn't come to receive the award until now.Conor Reddy, People Before Profit-Solidarity group leader on Dublin City Council, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and columnist with TheJournal.ie, join The Last Word to discuss whether it was appropriate for Obama to be given the Freedom of Dublin. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Novelist Eimear McBride was the latest Culture Club inductee.Eimear spoke to Matt about her new novel, The City Changes Its Face. She also discussed her favourite music, films, books and the cultural touchstones that have influenced her life and work.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
European and American golfers are getting ready to face off against each other once again when the Ryder Cup kicks off in New York on Friday.Meanwhile, organisers of the tournament are preparing for the arrival of US President Donald Trump on opening day, with fears his visit could cause disruption.Lawrence Donegan, founder and editor of McKellar Magazine, joins The Last Word to discuss what to expect from the 2025 Ryder Cup. Catch the the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
The current system for granting exemptions for studying Irish is souring relationships between principals and parents, according to the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD).A record number, 60,946, of secondary school students received an exemption from studying Irish in the last school year.Paul Crone, director of the NAPD, and John Sharpson, primary school teacher and TV presenter, join The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Dee Reddy and John Caddell were back for the Last Word on Music where they had all the details of revival of Take That's Circus Tour. They also spoke about Madonna's return to Warner Records and her back catalogue.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Over two million homeowners in Ireland are set to receive a letter from Revenue warning them to revalue their homes.The new valuation will apply for the local property tax from 2026.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, explained this on Wednesday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
US President Donald Trump claimed to have "ended seven wars" and said that European countries are “going to hell” because of immigration in his address to the United Nations General AssemblyMarion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss Trump's remarks in New York and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
To quote the show FRIENDS, "he was the one with the moustache."Welcome to 'Think You Know... The Presidents?' a Today FM original podcast brought to you by The Last Word.Episode 1 travels back in time to 1938, when Ireland appointed its first president. But why was Douglas Hyde chosen? What happened when WWII broke out right after his inauguration? And why did we call WWII ‘The Emergency’ here in Ireland? Join Lise Hand and Flor MacCarthy as they explore the life and times of Douglas Hyde, bringing you incredible stories and jaw dropping facts at every turn. Follow ‘Think You Know… The Presidents?’ wherever you get your podcasts.
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Matt is so biased and left leaning there is no balance..
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