Best Matt Ian Kelly Podcasts (2025)

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Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly Rules Himself Out Of Presidency Race - Who Is Still In The Mix? 10:19

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2h ago10:19

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Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly is the latest to rule himself out of running in the forthcoming presidential election. Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss who the runners and riders may be. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Recent Heatwaves In Europe Up To 4C Hotter Due To Climate Change 14:08

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Climate change has been cited as the reason for recent European heatwaves being more extreme than seen previously. Western Europe had its warmest June on record, with many experiencing conditions of over 40 degrees Celsius. Environment commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt on Thursday. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.…

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Tech Thursday: What is The Nothing Phone? 7:53

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This Tech Thursday Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the Nothing phone, a new phone competitor looking to tap into a demand for minimalist tech. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Jimmy O'Brien interview 8:49

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Ireland take on Portugal in the second of their two-game summer tour this Saturday in Lisbon. Ahead of the game, Stuart McAvoy spoke to Jimmy O'Brien on life in the summer camp, being one of the more experienced heads in the squad, whether he feels he should have more Ireland caps, and how he felt hitting the 100 appearance mark for Leinster this s…

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Culture Club: Stuart Braithwaite 29:11

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Stuart Braithwaite, guitarist with Mogwai, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club. Listen to all of his cultural picks by pressing the 'play' button on this page!

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More Big Money Divorce Applications Despite Less Couples Deciding To Split 9:07

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There was a 42 per cent rise in divorce applications involving assets of more than €3 million last year, despite a fall in the overall number of couples splitting. Keith Walsh, family law solicitor, and Michelle Browne, family mediator and author of Scars of Divorce, join The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button o…

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People Are Dying Unnecessarily Because Of Delays In Cancer Treatment 15:37

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Averil Power, CEO Irish Cancer Society and Muireann McColgan, co-founder of Too Young To Be Heard group, discuss the latest Irish Cancer Society data highlighting the delays in cancer care and what regions have longest delays. To listen to the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

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On Paper We’re One Of The Richest Nations In Europe, So Why Doesn’t It Feel That Way? 9:24

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A recent report from Unio Wealth Management found that Ireland is among the richest countries in Europe, ranking higher than Germany and France. The average net wealth per adult in Ireland is €323,000, behind only Luxembourg. So why, despite these figures, are so many of us feeling the pinch? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish I…

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The Last Word On The US: Benjamin Netanyahu Nominates Donald Trump For Nobel Peace Prize 21:08

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On Monday, Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu for dinner at the White House and the Israeli prime minister told the US President that he nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Meanwhile, the death toll from extreme flooding in Texas has now exceeded 100 people, with survivors questioning the authorities’ planning and safety response. Cal Thom…

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What we learnt from Tbilisi. Who's the next Ireland head coach? Strong Lions team named. 42:19

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Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan to look back over Paul O'Connell's Irish side's victory over Georgia on Saturday, what we learnt from the game in Tbilisi and who put their hand up looking ahead to the Autumn and beyond. The topic of who could eventually replace Andy Farrell is also covered as is the strong test-like team the Lions head coac…

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Music Industry Contributes €1bn To Irish Economy, Report Finds 32:34

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A new report from Irish Music Rights Organisation has found that Irish adults spent €757 on music events in 2024, while two thirds of respondents said that the main barrier to attending gigs is the cost of tickets. Matt spoke to Eleanor McEvoy, Chair of IMRO, about this. Elsewhere, Live Aid will be 40 years old on Sunday and Apple Music has release…

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What Should Be Done To Revamp The GPO? 14:00

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The Government has been accused of "showing complete disdain" for the heritage of the GPO on Dublin's O'Connell Street amid calls for the building to be redeveloped into a significant cultural quarter. Peadar Toibin, TD for Meath-West and Leader of Aontú, and James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South, join The Last Word to debate what shou…

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The Last Word On Travel: Chicago 11:34

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Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss all the best things to see and do when visiting Chicago in the US. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Will Reducing Apartment Sizes Make Any Difference To The Housing Crisis? 13:09

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The Cabinet is to consider reducing the size of studio apartments in order to encourage developers to build more of them. Is this the most effective way to solve the housing crisis? Orla Hegarty, Architect & Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at UCD and Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte, spo…

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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals Preview 25:39

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Croke Park will host a bumper weekend of senior hurling championship action as we reach the All-Ireland semi-final stage. On Saturday, Dublin will face Cork while on Sunday, old rivals Tipperary and Kilkenny go head to head. Matt spoke to Jamesie O’Connor, Aidan ‘Taggy’ Fogarty and John McIntyre about what we can look forward to over the coming day…

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The Week Trending: Crying At Work, Televising Electric Picnic & Dublin's 'Nee Naw' Service 23:02

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A tearful moment from UK chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons attracts criticism and solidarity, calls for Electric Picnic to be televised and Dublin city gets a new mobile unit to help late night revelers. Alison Healy and Dave Hanratty join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play…

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048. Kam Patterson, Vinny Guadagnino, & Mike Feeney | Danger 1:33:31

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Comedians Kam Patterson, Vinny Guadagnino, & Mike Feeney go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez in an DANGER themed episode of Story Warz! Who once visited a new baby at a trap house? Who went down a halfpipe on a rented city bike? And who refused to deliver newspapers to the projects? Find out all this and plenty more all on this we…

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Quinny is back! Talking all things Ireland's summer tour and Lions 44:37

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We're back! The VMTV Rugby Pod returns just in time for Ireland's Summer Tour against Georgia and Portugal which you can watch live on Virgin Media Television! Alan Quinlan joins Stuart McAvoy to preview this Saturday's game in Tbilisi and the lads talk all things Lions too with the opening couple of games in the bank for Andy Farrell's touring sid…

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BirdWatch Ireland Identifies Critical Areas For Conserving Irish Seabirds 14:31

7d ago14:31

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BirdWatch Ireland has released a map highlighting over 70 of the most vital areas for seabirds around the country. Under EU legislation, Ireland must designate areas to protect the lifecycle of birds. Environment commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt on Thursday’s The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…

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Money-Back Guarantees Lure Gamblers To Bet More, New Report Finds 8:24

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A new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that offers like free bets and money-back guarantees from gambling companies convince people to place more bets, leaving punters at risk of gambling addiction. Dr Diarmaid Ó Ceallaigh, Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the ESRI Behavioural Research Unit and Professor Colin O’Gara…

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Tech Thursday: Tech To Keep Kids Entertained This Summer 12:45

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Do you want to encourage your kids to spend more time outdoors this summer? Or are you looking for ways to keep them learning over the break? Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to run through the best tech to keep kids busy during the summer holidays. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Netflix And Spotify To Team Up For Live Gigs 9:09

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Streaming giants Netflix and Spotify are in talks to team up and bring live concerts and award shows to audiences worldwide. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Culture Club: Ciara Geraghty 31:56

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Writer Ciara Geraghty is the latest inductee into the Culture Club. The author of ten novels for adults has now written her first children's book 'Wanda Broom' and she joins The Last Word to chat through her favourite music, books, movies and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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DJ Carey Pleads Guilty To 10 Charges Of Deception 8:38

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Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has pleaded guilty to ten charges of deception by falsely claiming he needed money for cancer treatment. Mr. Carey, who won 5 All-Irelands with his county, was due to stand trial today on 21 fraud and forgery charges. Today FM’s Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney, joined Matt to explain what happened in Dublin Circu…

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The Last Word On The US: Trump And Musk Feud Reignites Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill' 17:37

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The feud between billionaire Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump has reignited as the Tesla chief renews his criticism of Trump's tax and spending bill. Musk claims that the legislation, known as "The Big Beautiful Bill", would undermine the work he did to cut government spending while in charge of Doge. Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The L…

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Conor McGregor Withdraws Application To Introduce New Evidence In Appeal 12:34

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Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor this morning withdrew his application to introduce new evidence as part of an appeal against the outcome of his civil rape trial. Last year, Nikita Hand won a lawsuit against the Mr. McGregor, whom she accused of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Frank Greaney, Today FM's Courts Correspondent, joined M…

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Interview | Craig Casey on being named Ireland captain for the summer tour 11:26

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Munster man Craig Casey will captain Paul O'Connell's Ireland side for the Summer Tour fixtures against Georgia and Portugal which kicks off this Saturday in Tbilisi. The 26-year-old sat down with Stuart McAvoy to reveal how his emotions when told he would lead the squad across the two games, and why his father was the first person he told. The pai…

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Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals 24:24

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The four All-Ireland senior football semi-finalists were confirmed at the weekend after another hugely entertaining weekend of championship action. On Saturday, an impressive second half performance saw Donegal overcome Monaghan and 2021 champions Tyrone beat Dublin, leading to Dessie Farrell's resignation as Dublin manager. On Sunday, Meath put an…

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Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik 10:30

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Known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is an affordable choice for a European short trip. From the boat tours, day trips, sunset cocktails and walking the city’s famous walls, Travelexpert.ie Sarah Slattery ran through the best of what the Croatian city has to offer. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.…

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BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set 9:32

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UK police have launched a criminal investigation into comments made at Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s Glastonbury performances. This follows comments from the BBC stating that it regretted not cutting the stream of Bob Vylan’s performance, saying its “antisemitic sentiments” were “utterly unacceptable”. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke spoke to Matt on Monday.…

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The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury? 25:35

13d ago25:35

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US Republicans and Democrats are sent in a spin as 'socialist' Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez take over Venice for star-studded wedding, and Glastonbury organisers say Kneecap will play, but will the BBC air the performance? Marion McKeone and Joe O'Shea join The Last Word to discuss …

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Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment? 12:08

13d ago12:08

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Sales of Prize Bonds topped €350 million in 2024 but this was a significant drop on previous years. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Prize Bonds are still an attractive and worthwhile investment? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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The Best Wines To Try This Summer 16:35

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Wine expert Brigid O'Hora joins The Last Word to run through the best wines to enjoy this summer. She has picked a selection to suit all tastes including a crisp and refreshing vinho verde, a delicate rosé, and even a beautiful red for those die-hard red wine drinkers. Find a list of Brigid's choices below and catch the full chat by pressing the 'P…

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047. Jim Norton, Bryan Callen, & Tim Butterly | The Seven Deadly Sins 1:34:58

14d ago1:34:58

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Comedians Jim Norton, Bryan Callen, & Tim Butterly go head-to-head with Big Jay Oakerson & Luis J. Gomez in a "Seven Deadly Sins" themed episode recorded LIVE at The Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas! Who was screamed at after staring at a woman in a bikini by a pool? Who once broke both hands punching drywall? And who lashed out in anger by throw…

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Tech Thursday: The Best AI Assistants For Home, Office And Car 10:45

14d ago10:45

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From time trackers, smart home organisers to advanced driver assistants, Andy O'Donoghue outlined the best AI assistants to use for in the home, for work and for motoring. To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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EU Votes To Ban Airline Fees For Carry-On Bags And Family Seats 9:40

14d ago9:40

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European politicians are seeking to ban airlines from charging passengers for small carry-on luggage or charging for families to sit together on a flight, in moves strongly opposed by the aviation sector. Eoghan Corry, travel and viation journalist, and Kevin Hiney, communications director with Airlines for Europe, join The Last Word to discuss the…

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Penneys To Cut 100 Jobs At Dublin HQ 7:31

14d ago7:31

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Primark, the parent company of Penneys, is planning to cut around 100 jobs at the its Dublin head office as the company moves to outsource some of its human resources, finance and procurement activities. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pre…

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The Culture Club: R B Egan 31:34

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Author and former actor R B Egan was Matt's guest in the Culture Club, he spoke about the inspiration for his new crime novel, The Landlord. He also discussed his favourite music, film, TV, and books.

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'You're Left On The Sideline' - Natasha O'Brien Wants To Highlight Victims' Experiences Of The Justice System 16:35

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Natasha O'Brien came to prominence after soldier Cathal Crotty, who viciously attacked her in Limerick in 2022, received a three-year suspended sentence for the assault, sparking outrage across Ireland. Natasha joins The Last Word to discuss the new RTÉ documentary 'Natasha', which explores what happens next for her and other survivors of violence.…

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Irish Woman Lifts Lid On Life Inside Opus Dei 16:05

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Anne Marie Allen, author of Serve: My Lost Years At The Heart Of Opus Dei, spoke to Matt about her life inside Opus Dei and how she left the organisation ato rebuild her life through education. To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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The Last Word On The US: 'Do Not Drop Those Bombs' Trump Tells Israel 23:57

15d ago23:57

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US President Donald Trump has said he is "not happy" with Israel and Iran after claiming both countries violated a ceasefire. Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss Trump's involvement in the conflict and more of the latest news from the United States. But to start, Dr Edward Burke, lecturer in the history of war at UCD, joins …

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#153 - Tourmaline, Liberation Luminary 1:26:59

16d ago1:26:59

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It’s the Witch Wave Season 8 Finale! Tourmaline is an award-winning artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist whose work is dedicated to Black trans joy and freedom. She’s the author of the new book Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, which is the first comprehensive – and utterly beautiful! - biography of the visionary trans activist.…

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Should Public Buildings Be Given Honorary Names? 15:02

16d ago15:02

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The new €2.4bn pediatric hospital will officially be named the National Children's Hospital of Ireland according to a Government proposal, despite efforts to name it after doctor and political activist Dr Kathleen Lynn. Dr Mary McAuliffe, director of Gender Studies at UCD, and Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh join The Last Word to discuss whether pub…

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Armagh V Kerry Pick Of The All-Ireland SFC Quarter Final Draw 15:37

16d ago15:37

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The fixtures for the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals have been confirmed, with the four teams which topped their groups - Armagh, Meath, Monaghan, and Tyrone - set to meet the winners from the preliminary quarter-finals. Will O’Callaghan from Off The Ball and Ray Silke, former All-Ireland winner with Galway, join The Last Word to look back on the pr…

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Irish People Feel More Despair Than Hope Over Climate Change 8:26

16d ago8:26

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Worry, anxiety and frustration are the most common feelings people have towards climate change and climate policies, according to a new government report. Sadhbh O'Neill, project lead for Feminist Communities for Climate Justice, joins The Last Word to discuss why people feel so hopeless about Ireland's climate action and what can be done about it.…

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Overtime – Episode #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 15:11

16d ago15:11

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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The Last Word On Travel: Best Mid-Summer Deals 10:12

17d ago10:12

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Spain, Italy, Greece and further afield, Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie, had a run-down of the best deals of offer for last minute Summer holidays. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

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Ep. #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 1:03:37

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Bill’s guests are Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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The Week Trending: Euromillions Speculation, Dodgy Box Crackdown & Kneecap's Big Week 23:37

20d ago23:37

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Rumours swirl after Cork's lucky €250m Euromillions win, Sky to monitor WhatsApp chats in an attempt to catch dodgy-box users, & Kneecap's Mo Chara stands defiant at Dublin gig after UK court appearance. Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan, assistant producer with 98FM, join The Last Word to di…

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GAA Palestine Set For Irish Tour 9:57

20d ago9:57

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Claire Liddy, social care worker and co-founder of GAA Palestine explained the origins of the only GAA club in the West Bank and what the club means for young players as they plan a trip to Ireland this summer for a series of games around the country. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.…