The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea join The Last Word to discuss the latest news in TV and streaming including South Park's Donald Trump episode and the death of former wrestling star Hulk Hogan. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Marc O Sé, Eamonn McGee, Ray Silke and Will O'Callaghan review the All-Ireland football final which saw Kerry dominate from the start and beat Donegal. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Travel journalist Ed Finn joins The Last Word to discuss the appeal of train travel and the best routes in Europe. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

New analysis has found that a nurse and a garda with a combined salary of €107,000 would be unable to afford a 3-bed semi-detached house in a number of Ireland's main commuter towns. Niall Hodgins, vice president of the Garda Representative Association, and Phil Ní Sheaghdha, general secretary of the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation, join The Last Word to discuss what this means for essent...

On Sunday, Donegal will face Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football Football Final at Croke Park. After such an exciting Gaelic football season under the new rules, are we set for a final for the ages? Could Jim McGuinness or Jack O'Connor spring any surprises to counter the attacking threat posed by their opposition? Former All-Ireland winners Marc Ó'Sé, Eamon Mc Gee and Ray Silke gave their pr...

Riverdance star Michael Flatley is to seek nomination to become Ireland's next president, Hollywood's Irish stereotypes, and the BBC says it did not edit the Irish-language out of a portion of CMAT's latest single. Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications clinic, and broadcaster Fionnuala Jones join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing t...

On Thursday, Matt spoke to CNN anchor and Chief National Correspondent John King ahead of his appearance in Dublin’s National Concert Hall and the Town Hall Theatre in Galway in September. Matt asked him about US President Donald Trump’s second term in office, how the Epstein files may impact his popularity and the challenges facing journalists in an era where misinformation is a significant issue...

A decision by AIB to require staff eligible for hybrid working to return to the office at least three days a week has sparked outrage amongst many of the bank's employees. This follows a trend of companies rolling back on remote working allowances which were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. John O’Connell, general secretary with the Financial Services Union, and Peter Cosgrove, managing d...

From power bars, to water bottles and anti-theft backpacks, Andy O’Donoghue continues his run down of the best gadgets to make travel at home or abroad as smooth as possible. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

Rossa Ó Snodaigh, multi-instrumentalist with KÍLA talks to Matt about the new album, Raise The Road, and all his cultural influences from music, to movies, to TV and literature. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died aged 76. John Caddell joins The Last Word to pay tribute to a man who was at the forefront of the heavy metal scene but, in his later years, perhaps became better known for his family's reality show 'The Osbournes'. Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

New research from Outsurance has found that the average Irish driver will spend €10,373 to keep their car on the road this year. This can include fuel, maintenance, parking or unexpected costs such as repairs. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on Wednesday. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

The Financial Services Union has said that the changes to AIB’s hybrid working policy are “regressive” and “shortsighted”. The company has told its employees that they will be required to come into the office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for the business news on Tuesday. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers joins The Last Word to discuss the Government's revised National Development Plan which aims to address the country's gaps in housing, utilities infrastructure, transport and more. Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The US House of Representatives will begin its summer recess early to avoid votes related to the Jeffrey Epstein files and late-night host Stephen Colbert had some choice words for Donald Trump as he addressed rumours that 'The Late Show' was axed to please the president. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss these stories and more of the latest news from the United States. C...

Tipperary were crowned All-Ireland senior hurling champions on Sunday after a stunning second half display against Cork. Liam Cahill's side held Cork to just two points after half time and ran out 15-point winners. Former Tipp manager, Michael Ryan, and Off the Ball's Will O'Callaghan spoke to Matt about the result on Monday. Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

A recent newspaper report claims that US President Donald Trump wrote a 'bawdy' letter to his one-time-friend Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. The report comes as Trump's failure to publish documents from the criminal investigation into paedophile Epstein, who died in 2019, is causing a significant divide between the US president and his MAGA base. In a bonus US slot, Marion McKeone joins Th...

Only 6,235 commencement notices were issued in the first six months of this year, according to Department of Housing figures. This is compared to 34,581 in the first half of 2024 and marks the worst June for housing starts since 2020 - a time when the construction industry was greatly restricted due to the Covid pandemic. Conor O’Connell from the Construction Industry Federation and Eoin Ó Broin,...

'The Salt Path' is a memoir that captured the hearts of millions before being adapted into a movie starring Gillian Andrews and Jason Isaacs. But questions are now being raised about the truth behind the story following a bombshell investigation by The Observer newspaper in the UK. Chloe Hadjimatheou, reporter with The Observer, joins The Last Word to discuss why she decided to dig deeper into the...

A Dublin restauranteur has said that the cost of living is the reason for a noticeable drop in the number of people dining in Dublin restaurants. Renowned chef Oliver Dunne and economist Austin Hughes spoke to Matt about how more people are feeling the pinch when deciding to eat out in Ireland. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

From smart backpacks to portable steamers, Andy O’Donoghue joined Matt on Thursday to run through the best tech for you to bring on your travels this summer. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their chat.

Comedian Aoife Dunne is the latest inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club. Aoife’s show, Good Grief, will be at the Ambassador on Saturday, September 20th. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all of her choices!

On Wednesday, the Irish Daily Mail reported that An Post faces a “dire financial situation” and that cash reserves in had dropped below €1m. However, speaking on The Last Word, Chief Executive David McRedmond refuted those claims, stating that the company made over €1billion in revenue for the first time in its history. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his chat with Matt.

The Open Championship, one of golf's four major tournaments, kicks off in Portrush tomorrow with five Irish golfers in the field. Gavin Cooney, sportswriter with The42.ie , joins The Last Word to preview the weekend's action. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ian Guider, Business Columnist with the Business Post, spoke to Matt about the sale of Dalata Hotel Group and the potential for aircraft and whiskey to be added to the EU's retaliatory tariff list. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.