The Last Word with Matt Cooper

More people are drinking alcohol at home instead of going to the pub, according to new research from Drinkaware.
Dearbhla O’Brien, chief executive of Drinkaware, joins The Last Word to discuss how Irish drinking culture has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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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