Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh and comedian Gearóid Farrelly have been friends for a very long time. In this new show they are widening their circle of friends to include you. If you need unwavering, unconditional support, someone to champion you or to just get something off your chest; they are ready to listen, offer advise and if necessary start a brutal campaign of revenge on your behalf. As a national treasure and mother of two Niamh is the calm, soothing voice of experience. Gearóid o ...
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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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A podcast about inspiring people. People who energise. Who have ideas and dreams and make them happen. With nuggets to inspire us all. Interviews by Jo Youle, CEO Missing People and occasional podcaster.
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A podcast exploring life’s ups, downs and everything in between, hosted by accidental poet Jan Brierton. Jan's guests; a mix of well-known names and ‘ordinary’ people with extraordinary stories, join her in studio as she reads new poems and favourites from her book 'What Day Is it? Who Gives a F ck' Just like Jan's poems , the conversations are open, honest and unreserved, covering everything from love, parenting, not fitting in and being perfectly imperfect!
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Gearoid Farrelly joins Matt for this week's Culture Club ahead of his show at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival.
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Gearoid is very grumpy because he had a terrible day and Niamh is rubbing her other friends in his face. In the mailbag we have a follow up from the procrasinating painters. We have a problem from a cat-hater who is in love with a kitten fosterer and a gay couple in joint account woes. We have merch! For God's sake please buy our totes. Check out t…
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Is Joe Biden About To Quit The US Presidential Race?
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Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Columnist with TheJournal.ie and US Correspondent with the Business Post, Marion McKeone, joined Matt to discuss how Joe Biden is facing calls to step down from the US Presidential race. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…
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Should Inheritance Tax Be Cut In Budget 2025?
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Barra Roantree from Trinity College Dublin and Minister of State for Financial Services, Neale Richmond join Matt to discuss the likelihood of any changes in inheritance tax in the 2025 budget.
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Is Culling Cows The Answer To Climate Change?
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Leading food economists say reducing herds is not the way to go in the fight against climate change. Food economist Ciaran Fitzgerald and ecologist Padraic Fogarty join Matt to discuss the issue.
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Calls For Transport Forum After Antisocial Behaviour On bus Route In Limerick
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Dermot O’Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, joined Matt to discuss a number of antisocial incidents that have recently occurred on bus routes in Co. Limerick, and what can be done to help drivers in such situations. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.…
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Andy O'Donoghue explains why learning coding is beneficial for kids and gives a run down of the best Apps to learn coding and how your kids can begin with creating their own Apps. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.
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Should blockbuster movies that feature extreme weather events focus more on explaining the effects of climate change? That’s a question commentator John Gibbons asked on this week’s environment slot. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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The Last Word on Business: Increase in office spaces being rented
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Ian Guider of the Business Post joins Matt to discuss the top business stories of the day include a spike in office spaces being rented in Dublin The Last Word on Business with thanks to Forvis Mazars, the next exciting chapter for Mazars. Same local team, new global reach. Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation...…
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The Last Word on the USA: JD Vance named Trump running mate
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Marion McKewon and Cal Thomas join Matt Cooper to discuss a busy week in American politics, including the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump and the addition of JD Vance to the republican presidential ticket
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How Can We Reduce Incidents Of Violence at GAA Games?
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After gardaí were called to investigate an alleged assault at an under-15 hurling match in Co. Waterford this week, former President of the GAA Liam O’Neill said that not enough is being done to tackle violence at GAA matches. He and Sinéad O’Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie, spoke to Matt about the issue. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear…
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Gardaí maintain presence in Coolock after protests
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Following violent protests that broke out at the former Crown Paints factory location in Coolock yesterday, 30 have been arrested and 19 charged in relation to public order offences. Conor Lally, Crime and Secutrity Editor of the Irish Times, joins Matt to discuss what took place today in the aftermath of the incident. Trina O'Connor, Criminologist…
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Where should you be jetting off to? Sarah Slattery has all the best deals on the market for your next summer break!
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Trump Promises To "Bring Country Together" After Assassination Attempt
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"Trump has become the victim of the violence he did so much to fuel. But his shooting won't make him think twice about his approach to politics" Irish Times columnist, Fintan O'Toole joins Matt, to discuss the fall out from the attempted assassination former president Trump. Larry Donnelly and Marion McKeone also join us to discuss Biden's statemen…
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