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Culture Club: Dearbhla Mescal
Poet Dearbhla Mescal is the latest inductee into the Last Word Culture Club, where she tells Matt about her debut poetry collection, Finding Joy.
Dear…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How High Are Fuel Prices Likely To Go?
Earlier this week, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there’s a “degree” of price gouging being done by fuel companies in the wake of US-Israeli strike…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Last Word On The US: What Is Trump's Plan For War In Iran?
As US-Israel strikes on Iran continue, President Donald Trump's war aims remain unclear as his administration officials have given conflicting reason…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Over 500k Journeys In Dublin Made By Walking Or Cycling, Report Finds
The National Transport Authority's Walking and Cycling Index for 2025 has found that over 600k car journeys in Ireland's five largest cities are avoi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
GAA President Says Congress Protest "Crossed A Line”
On Saturday, GAA Congress was temporarily adjourned after protestors made their way into the event in Croke Park.
Protestors were marching against the…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Last Word On Travel: How Will The Latest Middle East War Impact Air Travel?
The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has caused widespread disruption to air travel.
Eoghan Corry, travel journalist, an…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Irish Citizens React To Air Strikes Over Dubai
The Irish Government is advising the 22,000 or more Irish citizens in the Gulf region to shelter in place.
Matt talks to Catriona Lougran, communicati…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Week Trending: BAFTA Fallout, League Of Ireland Punishments, Thomas Gould's Jamaican Accent
Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic and journalist Lise Hand join Matt on The Last Word for The Week Trending.
Among the topic…
3 months ago
Should The OPW Be Able To Buy Flood-Risk Homes?
This week, Minister for Local Government James Browne suggested that the OPW should have the option to buy homes at risk of repeated flooding and dem…
3 months ago
Making The Move From Political Correspondent To Crime Novelist
Jennifer Bray, Political Editor Of The Sunday Times, talks to Matt about her debut novel, The Lies Between Us.
Centering on the warring Brown sisters,…
3 months ago