Best Andrew McGregor Podcasts (2025)

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Musician Gary Numan reflects on his almost 50 year career 15:20

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18m ago15:20

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Pioneer of electronic music Gary Numan spoke to Matt about his extensive career in music and his new tour for the 45th anniversary of his album Telekon. To catch the interview, press the 'play' button on this page.

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The Week Trending: Trump is a Grass Expert, Zuckerberg Takes Over Palo Alto & Denmark abolishes VAT on books 26:05

27m ago26:05

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Donald Trump claims that he is a grass expert as the owner of several golf courses, Mark Zuckerberg has been buying up houses in Palo Alto for triple their market price and Denmark has abolished VAT on books to stop a 'reading crisis'. Matt is joined by US correspondent with The Business Post Marione McKeone and host of No Encores Podcast Dave Hanr…

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Could this be the most controversial set of Leaving Cert results in history? 15:24

29m ago15:24

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The class of 2025 has been awarded fewer top grades as grade deflation is introduced for the first time since the 2020 inflation. The proportion of H1s is down by 2.6% and O1s down by 2.1% compared to last year. Questions are now being asked about what this will mean for CAO offers next week. Matt was joined by Irish Times Education Columnist and G…

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The Last Word On The Environment: More than 40,000 Fish Killed in River Blackwater in Cork 10:58

21h ago10:58

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Joining Matt this week for The Last Word On The Environment is Environmental and Climate Change Researcher Sadhbh O’Neill. They discuss the more than 40,000 fish that have been killed in the River Blackwater in Cork, how wildfire smoke is more dangerous than previously thought and how Donald Trump is reducing tax subsidies for wind and solar energy…

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Brian Carroll's New Book Reveals More Details about the Murder of Jason Corbett 15:42

21h ago15:42

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Co-producer of the Netflix documentary on the same case, Brian Carroll sits down with Matt to discuss his new book A Deadly Marriage. In his book he reveals new details about the murder of Jason Corbett by his wife Molly Martens and her father, Thomas. Hit Play on this page to listen now.

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Families Need Responsiveness Says Health Minister 17:31

22h ago17:31

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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health, spoke to Matt about the roll out of the RSV immunisation programme for children. The minister also addressed the controversy surrounding continued waiting times for children needing scoliosis surgery and delays with the completion of the National Children's Hospital. To listen to the full conversation…

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Tech Thursday: Best in Back to College Tech 12:43

22h ago12:43

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Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to run through all of the Back to College Tech essentials and chats about the best practice for AI use by students. Hit Play on this page to Listen Now

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Culture Club: Frank Blake 34:06

2d ago34:06

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Actor Frank Blake is the latest guest to be inducted into the Culture Club! He joins The Last Word to discuss his favourite music, movies, TV and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Nicola Sturgeon On Life After Politics 16:34

2d ago16:34

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Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined Matt to discuss life after politics, her hopes for an independent Scotland, her meetings with Queen Elizabeth and her new book, Frankly. To catch the full conversation press the 'play' button on this page.

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Over-50s Most Likely Cohort To Be In Debt In Ireland 10:23

2d ago10:23

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New figures have shown that people aged over 50 are the biggest group seeking personal insolvency solutions in Ireland. Mitchell O’Brien of IRS Ireland found that most of his insolvent clients are over 50, and many are nearing retirement age. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to The Last Word on Wednesday. Hi…

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Why Is Ireland Not Considered A "Truly Rich" Country? 11:54

3d ago11:54

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Ireland didn't make the cut for the annual ranking of the world's richest countries published by The Economist magazine because it is not "truly rich". Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Ireland’s wealth ranking is a true measure and more of the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pressing …

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The Last Word On The US: Coalition Of The Willing Go On White House Charm Offensive 19:51

3d ago19:51

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European leaders went on the charm offensive in their visit to the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they sought to ensure that US President Donald Trump's doesn't bow to Russia in an attempt to end the war in Ukraine. On The Last Word, Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas are joined by Edward Burke, lecturer in war studies at UC…

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Downing Street Warns Sally Rooney She Could Face Prosecution If She Supports Palestine Action 10:23

3d ago10:23

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Award-winning Irish author Sally Rooney has said she would donate her earnings from her books to support Palestine Action, with Downing Street warning that she risks facing a terrorist offence if she does so. The group was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish Times, spoke to Frank…

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The Last Word On Travel: Sri Lanka 10:55

4d ago10:55

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With incredible wildlife, mesmerising culture and stunning white sand beaches, Sri Lanka has so much to offer. Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to give her guide to visiting the beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Lineup Revealed 13:21

4d ago13:21

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The lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, which features former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn and reality star Vicky Pattison. Elsewhere, the Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday night and Ryan Tubridy is set to return to Irish television screens. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined …

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Oasis Live ’25 Tour Leaves Irish Fans Feeling Euphoric 11:15

4d ago11:15

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Oasis brought the house down over the weekend with two unforgettable gigs at Croke Park. Fans basked in the sunshine on Saturday and Sunday as the Gallagher brothers rolled back the years with over two hours of hits. Frank Greaney and Alison Healy both attended Sunday night’s show, and they discussed what made the weekend so special. Hit the ‘Play’…

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Premier League Season Preview 31:29

7d ago31:29

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The new season of the Premier League kicks off on Friday night as current holders Liverpool play host to Bournemouth at Anfield. Can Arne Slot's side win back to back titles, will Man City recover after a disappointing season last year, or could Mikel Arteta's Arsenal finally get over the line? Daniel McConnell was joined by former Republic of Irel…

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The Week Trending: Child Free Zones; Sylvanian Drama & Should The President Be Fluent In Irish? 26:46

7d ago26:46

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Tennis star Emma Raducanu's request for a crying child to be removed during her match sparks debate about child free zones; Sylvanian toymaker drops its lawsuit against Irish social media creator; and should the president of Ireland have more than a cúpla focal? Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan,…

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Best In Back To School Tech 12:02

7d ago12:02

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Andy O'Donoghue was back to give his rundown of the very best in back to school tech, from laptops, to iPads, and reusable notebooks. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Row Over Air Conditioning Breaks Out In France As Heatwave Continues Across Europe 11:45

8d ago11:45

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Temperatures have continued to soar across Europe, with parts of Paris experiencing 39 degrees Celsius this week. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said that she would deploy a “major air conditioning equipment plan” around the country if her party came to power. She accused the French government of “forcing ordinary citizens to endure unbearable heat…

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Epstein Sold Prince Andrew's Secrets, Claims New Book 15:29

8d ago15:29

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An explosive new book about the House of York includes revelations about Prince Andrew's links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and physical fights amongst members of the royal family. Historian and author Andrew Lownie joins The Last Word to discuss his book 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York'. Catch the full chat by pressing the…

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Oasis Return To Ireland For The First Time In 16 Years This Weekend 26:17

8d ago26:17

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The biggest gigs of 2025 are almost here as thousands of fans look set to descend on Croke Park to see Oasis. It will be the first time Noel & Liam Gallagher play Ireland since they headlined Slane Castle in 2009, and excitement has been building all summer. Today FM’s news and sport anchors, Ben Finnegan and Stephen Doyle, are two Oasis superfans …

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AI Startup Makes €34.5bn Bid For Google Chrome 7:49

8d ago7:49

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Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has made a longshot €34.5 billion bid for the world's most popular web browser, Google Chrome. Brian Carey, business editor of the Sunday Times, 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: Marion O'Dwyer 33:28

9d ago33:28

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Ahead of the Gaiety production of The Secrets of Primrose Square, actor Marion O'Dwyer was our latest inductee in the Culture Club where she discussed all the cultural influences in her life To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Mortgage Lenders Accused Of Banking On Apathy To Charge High Interest Rates 8:12

9d ago8:12

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According to the latest Irish Independent Doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index, up to 100,000 mortgage holders in Ireland are overpaying on their home loans. While fixed rates have reduced significantly over the last 18 months, the same cannot be said for variable rates. Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie said that “unless more borrowers actively review the…

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The Last Word On The US: Trump Calls In National Guard To Tackle 'Wave Of Lawlessness' In Washington 17:14

10d ago17:14

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US National Guard troops are arriving in Washington DC on the order of President Donald Trump who has declared a "public safety emergency" in the city. Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss this and more as Trump also prepares to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Pla…

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Former IDF Soldier Says Israel's Actions In Gaza Amount To Genocide 13:17

10d ago13:17

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Many have described Israel's offensive in Gaza over the last 22 months as genocide, something which the Israeli government has strenuously pushed back on. Omer Bartov has a unique perspective on this, not only as professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University in the United States, but also as a former member of the Israeli Defence …

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Why Can’t The Irish Diaspora Vote In Presidential Elections? 13:54

10d ago13:54

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In June, Sinn Féin tabled a motion which sought extend presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and abroad. At the moment, only citizens living in Ireland can vote in the presidential election. Why is this the case, and does it alienate those residing abroad? TV Producer Paddy Duffy, who is originally from Donegal but now li…

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Pension Auto-Enrolment: What’s In It For Me? 18:42

11d ago18:42

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The new Pension Automatic Enrolment (AE), which is now called the ‘My Future Fund’, is due to arrive in January 2026. So, what’s the criteria for it, and will it actually benefit workers? Paul Kenny, former Pensions Ombudsman and Programme Leader of the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland, joined Ian Guider on The Last Word to answer your questi…

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The Last Word On Travel: The Maldives 10:02

11d ago10:02

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Turquoise water, white sand beaches and incredible sea life - Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss travel to the Maldives. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Rise In Number Of People Entering Relationships With AI Chatbots 12:01

11d ago12:01

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A recent survey carried out on behalf of Pure Telecom has found that almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot in the last 12 months. Mental health charity Turn2Me has said that such figures highlight a loneliness pandemic in this country. CEO of Turn2Me, Fiona O’Malley, and author and broadcaster, Aoife Ba…

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The Week Trending: Ryan Tubridy Repays €150k To RTÉ, Fox News Reports On 'Dangerous' Dublin & AI Chatbot Romances 39:16

14d ago39:16

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Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 sum that was at the centre of the RTÉ payments scandal, Fox News reports on 'dangerous' Dublin but the stats don't add up, and a new study says that 10% of adults in Ireland have pursued a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot. Aoife Barry and Joe O'Shea join The Last Word to discuss these stories and mor…

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Civilians In Gaza "Feel Like A Chess Piece In A Deadly Game" - Israel To Take Control Of Gaza City 11:40

14d ago11:40

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Israel's political security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, marking a further escalation in the almost two-year offensive in the strip. Bel Trew, international correspondent with the Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss Israel's decision to expand its military operations in Gaza despite intensifying criticism at hom…

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Donald Trump Calls For Intel Chief To Resign 11:45

15d ago11:45

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US President Donald Trump has called for Lip-Bu Tan, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Intel, to resign. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, he said "The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately”. Mr. Trump did not specify what he thought the conflicts of interest were. Ian Guider, Columnist with the Busine…

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Tech Thursday: Upgrading Your Home Office 11:38

15d ago11:38

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From smart desks to wireless charging mats and docking stations, Andy O’Donoghue ran through the best tech for maximising your home office space. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

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Emissions From Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft Increase By 150% 12:31

15d ago12:31

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Research conducted by the United Nations has shown that indirect carbon emissions from some of the world’s biggest tech firms rose dramatically between 2020 and 2023. This is due to the significant energy that is needed to operate data centres. Environmental commentator, John Gibbons, spoke to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this pa…

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Culture Club: Gary O’Hanlon 38:24

16d ago38:24

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Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef at the K Club and co-host of the ‘Dishing It Out’ podcast was the latest entry into The Last Word’s Culture Club. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices in music, TV, literature and film.

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Was Daniel O'Connell Ireland's Greatest Ever Politician? 10:24

16d ago10:24

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Today marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of 'The Liberator' Daniel O'Connell, perhaps Ireland's greatest ever politician. Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner, certainly thinks so. He joins The Last Word to discuss the legacy of Daniel O'Connell. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…

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Renters Believe Government Should Support Intergenerational Living 11:01

16d ago11:01

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Revenue has contacted 68,000 pensioners over their tax obligations in relation to their occupational pension. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, explained why some pensioners are being asked to file a tax return. He also explained why many renters believe the Government should support intergenerational living arrangements…

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Are Self-Driving Cars The Future Of Transport? 16:59

17d ago16:59

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Professor Brian Caulfield from the Department of Civil Engineering in Trinity College Dublin and tech journalist Elaine Burke join The Last Word to discuss the future of driverless vehicles. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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The Last Word On The US: Trump Fires Statistics Chief Claiming Jobs Numbers Were 'Rigged' 15:20

17d ago15:20

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US President Donald Trump has fired the head of the main agency for producing American jobs figures claiming she "rigged" weaker-than-expected employment data for political reasons. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button o…

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Benjamin Netanyahu Could Authorise Complete Occupation Of Gaza 14:59

17d ago14:59

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may authorise a complete occupation of Gaza, according to reports. Chief International Correspondent at The Independent Bel Trew and Professor of Law, Queens University Aoife O’Donoghue join Matt to discuss the latest news and the aid situation in Gaza. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.…

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Gaelic Football: More New Rules On The Way After Successful Championship Of Change 14:12

21d ago14:12

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More changes could be on the way for Gaelic football following an entertaining inter-county season marked by a number of new rules. Michael Foley, sportswriter with the Sunday Times, and Ray Silke, former Galway captain, join The Last Word to discuss the effect the changes had on this year's championship and what more can be done to improve the gam…

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Gardai Assigned To Roads Policing ‘Openly Hostile’ To Doing Their Job, Report Finds 11:28

21d ago11:28

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Out-going Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he plans to publish The Crowe Report into roads policing. The report was commissioned following the receipt of anonymous correspondence from a Garda member working in the area. The report found that a number of gardaí assigned to roads policing were ‘openly hostile’ to doing their jobs. It further f…

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Conor McGregor Loses Civil Rape Case Appeal 14:11

22d ago14:11

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On Thursday, Conor McGregor lost his appeal against a High Court jury’s finding that he raped Nikita Hand in Dublin in 2018. In November 2024, the jury in a civil trial found he raped Ms. Hand in a hotel room. She was awarded just under €250,000 in damages. Frank Greaney, Today FM’s Courts Correspondent, spoke to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Pla…

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Has The Pedestrianisation Of Dublin City Worked? 13:15

22d ago13:15

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There have been calls for several streets in Dublin city to be pedestrianised over the last number of years, but does that lead to certain parts of the city being quieter – and therefore more dangerous – come nightfall? Architect and urban designer, Fedirico Minieri, and Janet Horner, Green Party Dublin City Councillor for Dublin North Inner City, …

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Tech Thursday: How To Optimise Your Home WiFi 9:40

22d ago9:40

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This Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss how you can upgrade and optimise your home WiFi. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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Culture Club: Jennifer Zamparelli 39:32

23d ago39:32

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Actor, broadcaster and entrepreneur Jennifer Zamparelli spoke to Matt about her upcoming role as narrator of the iconic Rocky Horror Show with Jason Donovan at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. From early influences, to recent releases, Jennifer also discussed her favourite music, books, movies and TV series. To catch the full conversation, press the '…

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Tourism Numbers Fall Again In June, CSO Figures Show 7:29

23d ago7:29

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The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June fell by 2% compared to last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. The decline continues a worrying trend of falling visitor numbers between January and May compared with the same months in 2024. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss…

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5 Men Jailed For Horrific Attack And Torture Of Woman In Dublin Last Year 11:46

23d ago11:46

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Five men who tortured a woman for three hours in Dublin last year have been jailed for between 8 and a half and 14 years. Natalie Ennis was abducted due to a row over missing drugs, despite not knowing anything about it. Braxton Rice (21), Mark McMahon (55), Mark Keogh (33), Sean Conroy (21), and Kian Walshe (22) were handed down sentences for usin…