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  • How AI Is Destroying Our Closest Relationships
    Jan 26 2026

    Artificial intelligence is becoming more prominent in our day-to-day lives, but are we ignoring how much it’s impacting us from a social perspective?

    Author and sociologist James Muldoon has looked at how it’s shaping our friendships, familial and even romantic interactions in his new book ‘Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Our Relationships’.

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

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    15 min
  • What Are The Rules And Regulations Around Scramblers?
    Jan 26 2026

    There have been calls for tighter policing of scrambler bikes in Ireland after a 16-year-old girl died after being struck by one on Sunday afternoon.

    Grace Lynch was walking to meet friends when the incident occurred. She later died from her injuries.

    Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert at Carzone, spoke to Matt about what rules regarding the use of scrambler bikes are currently in place in Ireland.

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    11 min
  • The Last Word On Travel: Camino Francés
    Jan 26 2026

    The Camino Francés is the most famous Camino De Santiago route stretching 800km across northern Spain, beginning in the French Pyrenees and ending in Santiago de Compostela.

    Last summer, Barry Taylor completed a two and a half month Camino starting in Dublin and heading all the way to Santiago de Compostela. He joins The Last Word to give his guide to the Camino Francés.

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

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    12 min
  • What's Next For Metrolink?
    Jan 23 2026

    Sean Sweeney, programme director for Metrolink, joins The Last Word to give an update on the project's progress and to discuss the next steps.

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

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    13 min
  • The Week Trending: Beckham V Beckham; O'Leary V Musk; & Prince Harry V The Daily Mail
    Jan 23 2026

    Brooklyn Beckham's explosive statement, issued late on Monday, kicked off a week of feuds which also saw Michael O'Leary take on Elon Musk and Prince Harry go up against the Daily Mail.

    Dave Hanratty and Roe McDermott join The Last Word to discuss all of this plus more of the week's trending stories.

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

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    27 min
  • Denise Chaila On The Pressure Of The Spotlight & Her Return To Stage
    Jan 22 2026

    Musician and writer Denise Chaila joined The Last Word ahead of her upcoming show in Limerick City for St Brigid's Day, her first hometown performance in four years.

    Denise talks to Matt about her love for Limerick, why she stepped back from the limelight, and her return to performing.

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

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    18 min
  • Tech Thursday: Gear To Keep Motorists, Cyclists and Pedestrians Safe
    Jan 22 2026

    In the second part of his road safety special, Andy O'Donoghue has gear for every type or road user from motorist, to e-scooter user to pedestrian to stay safe in all weather.

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

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    10 min
  • Culture Club: Tanya Sweeney
    Jan 21 2026

    Journalist and author Tanya Sweeney joined Matt for this week's instalment of The Last Word's Culture Club, as she celebrates the release of her debut novel 'Esther Is Now Following You'.

    Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear all her choices.

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    32 min