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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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  • What Makes Rory McIlroy So Compelling For Sports Fans?
    Apr 2 2026

    Last year, Rory McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam when he won The Masters at Augusta after a rollercoaster weekend.

    But why are sports fans so drawn to McIlroy, and can winning the green jacket propel him to further greatness for the remainder of his career?

    Journalist Alan Shipnuck has released a new book called "Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar", in which he talks about how the Co. Down man became golf's most intriguing player of his generation.

    Hit the 'Play' button to hear his chat with Matt on The Last Word.

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    20 mins
  • Culture Club: David Kitt
    Apr 1 2026

    Singer David Kitt joins Matt for this week’s Culture Club on The Last Word.

    David is celebrating the release of “The Big Romance (Kittser’s Version)”, which is a new version of the original “The Big Romance” album, which came out 25 years ago.

    The record features some new tracks along with reworkings of some of his classics.

    Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

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    34 mins
  • A New Book Tells The Story Of Sean Lemass In His Own Words
    Apr 1 2026

    Journalist Ronan McGreevy joins The Last Word to discuss his new book 'Seán Lemass: The Lost Memoir', a biography that is largely based on 22 hours of recorded interviews with the former Taoiseach.

    The memoir looks at Lemass' early life, including the shooting of his infant brother and his role in the War of Independence, as well as his time in politics from 1923 to 1966.

    Catch the full chat with Ronan by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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    14 mins
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