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.

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.

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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!

A Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey has shown that many consumers are bracing themselves for their finances to take a hit as the war in the Middle East continues to impact the economy.

So, what options are available to us to ensure we’re getting the best value for money?

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, speaks to Matt on The Last Word.

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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has warned that there will be disruptions to the supply of jet fuel by early May if the Iran war continues.

Paul Hackett, vice-president of Irish Travel Agents Association, and Shona Murray, Europe correspondent with Euro News, join The Last Word to discuss the impact OF the war on air travel, measures the EU may employ to deal with the worsening fuel crisis, and Donald Trump's latest threat to withdraw the US from Nato.

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'All Them Dogs' by Djamel White is one of the most eagerly anticipated Irish debut novels of 2026.

It follows a young man who returns to west Dublin and a life of gangland crime following a period abroad. He finds himself working closely with an enforcer for a local crime boss and it soon becomes apparent that there is mutual attraction between the pair.

Djamel joins The Last Word to discuss his debut novel and his journey to publication.

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Amid the ongoing war in Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said that high-ranking Iranian officials were killed because they “strung” President Donald Trump’s administration along in efforts to end the conflict.

Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States.

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The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that the government needs to take action to combat the impact of inflation on workers and the unemployed in Ireland.

The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) showed that prices rose by 3.6% in March of this year, an increase from 2.5% in February.

General Secretary of ICTU, Owen Reidy, speaks to Matt about his concerns on The Last Word.

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