The Last Word with Matt Cooper

It's Eurovision week but this year there is no Irish entry and viewers in Ireland will have to switch to the BBC if they want to watch the final in Austria.
In other TV news this week, Wordle, the popular online game, is getting a TV adaptation.
And, a statue to commemorate the mosquito that may have killed Oliver Cromwell has been proposed as a quirky new attraction for Cork city.
Paddy Duffy and Fionnuala Jones join The Last Word to discuss these and more of the week's trending stories.
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Former government minister Shane Ross has written his latest book, looking back on the history of the national broadcaster.
He reflects on past controversies that threatened to impact its reputation and also looks forward to what the future might hold for the company.
He speaks to Matt on The Last Word.
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World Weather Attribution has conducted a study which found that 25% of matches at this year’s FIFA World Cup are likely to be played in temperatures over 26 degrees Celsius.
Extreme heat conditions are most likely to be experienced in Miami, New York, New Jersey and New York.
Officials insist they have plans in place to accommodate players if the weather gets too hot, but is it fair to expect them to compete in such conditions?
Environmental commentator John Gibbons joins Matt on The Last Word.
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This week for Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss some of the latest screenless wearable tech amid increasing demand for screen free smart watches and health tracking devices.
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Ahead of bringing his Past & Present Tour to Dublin's Fairview Park & the SSE Arena in Belfast, David Gray joins Daniel McConnell on for The Last Word's Culture Club.
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