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    The Last Word on TV & Streaming: Jessie Buckley Makes History At The Oscars

    16/03/2026 | 13 mins.
    This week on The Last Word on TV & Streaming Matt is joined by Elaine Burke, Joe O'Shea and Kate Henshaw.
    They discuss Jessie Buckley's historic win at the Oscars, Conan O'Brien as host and all the rest of the news from the awards. Plus they chat about Joe and Elaine's Picks of the Week
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    The Story Of Ryanair

    16/03/2026 | 13 mins.
    A new documentary exploring the growth and success of Ryanair is set to air on RTE One on Monday night.
    The aviation company, now valued at an estimated €30bn, was founded in 1984. Its low-cost travel model made air travel more accessible than ever before.
    Michael Corcoran, former head of social media for Ryanair and contributor to "Turbulence: The Story Of Ryanair", speaks to Matt on The Last Word.
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    The Last Word On Travel: Best Value Irish Breaks

    16/03/2026 | 8 mins.
    Can you find value for money on holidays in Ireland?
    Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to run through a selection of great value domestic breaks suitable for couples and families.
    Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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    The Week Trending: White House Blasted Over 'Hype' Videos About Iran War

    13/03/2026 | 18 mins.
    The Trump administration has been blasted for releasing hype videos with clips from Hollywood films as part of its messaging about the war in Iran. Critics have accused the White House of trying to make the conflict look like a video game.
    Aoife Barry, journalist and author, and Joe O’Shea, editor of Cork Beo, join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the week's trending stories.
    Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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    The Keanification Of Modern Ireland

    12/03/2026 | 18 mins.
    Journalist and Author Dave Hannigan has released his latest book “We Need To Talk About Roy - The Keanification of Modern Ireland”, in which he explores Ireland’s obsession with one of Cork’s most famous sons and how his life mirrors that of the development of Irish society in the last 5 decades.
    Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his chat with Matt on The Last Word.

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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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