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This week, Cadbury confirmed that its chocolate bars are in fact getting smaller but the company denies that it is trying to fool customers.
As the World Cup gets in full swing, many viewers have remarked on the number of ads starring ex-footballer turned professional brand ambassador David Beckham.
And, Jimmy Fallon has sparked outrage from Irish fans over his interview with Conor McGregor.
Elaine Burke and Lorcan Nyhan join The Last Word to discuss the week’s trending stories.
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On Friday, Andy Burnham was elected as MP in the Makerfield byelection and, in doing so, has further increased the pressure on Keir Starmer’s position as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
So, are Starmer’s days in Downing Street numbered, and how will Nigel Farage react to such a heavy defeat for Reform?
Nick Ferrari, presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio in London, speaks to Matt on The Last Word.
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Fraudster Samantha Cookes spent more than a decade conning people in both Ireland and Britain.
A new book looks at how Cookes integrated herself into the lives of vulnerable families and posed as a nanny, a therapist and an author under various identities.
Alan Bradley, author of ‘Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster’, joins Daniel McConnell on The Last Word.
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Patrick Freyne joins The Last Word to discuss his debut novel 'Experts in a Dying Field'.
He chats to Matt about writing from his own life, pursuing a music career, and the magic of foxes.
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New data from the Environmental Protection Agency has shown that there were no major improvements in Ireland’s water quality in 2025.
The EPA has said that the condition of Ireland’s rivers have “dropped significantly” in recent years and that high nutrient levels are the biggest challenge to raising standards.
Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate and Environmental Researcher and Irish Times Contributor, speaks to Matt on The Last Word's environment slot.
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In 2024, hurling coach Niall MacEneaney was knocked down and killed by a drunk driver.
That driver was Michael Ball, who at the time was a serving garda. He was recently sentenced to six years after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death.
Niall's wife Grace Martin talks to Matt about Niall's life and the impact of his loss on her.
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Iarla Ó Lionáird is the latest inductee into the Culture Club. He talks to Danny McConnell about his life in music and the upcoming performance at this year's Galway International Arts Festival.
Iarla also discusses the music, film, movies, and books that have influences his life.
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Since the conflict between the US and Iran began, consumers here in Ireland have experienced a spike in fuel prices.
But if the Strait of Hormuz is to reopen, could drivers see the price at the pumps drop?
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, speaks to Daniel McConnell on The Last Word.
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John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word to discuss the latest music news and also to rank the best world cup anthems.
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News this week that the US and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict that has caused massive global disruption will be welcomed by many.
But the reported details of the deal indicate that for US President Donald Trump, the consequences of this war may have greatly outweighed any gains.
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the US.
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The draw for Round 3 of the All-Ireland Gaelic football championship has been made with some blockbuster ties to be played across the 20th and 21st of June.
Kerry face Armagh in Killarney on Saturday, while Donegal head to Croke Park on Sunday to play Dublin.
Meanwhile, Mayo host Meath on Saturday evening in MacHale Park before the round wraps up in Clones with Monaghan vs Westmeath.
Colm Keys, GAA Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan join Matt on The Last Word.
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Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to chat about some of the best things to do and see in Miami, Florida including the stunning beaches, distinctive art and architecture and wonderful Hispanic culture.
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Today FM reporter Emily Keegan joins The Last Word to outline what was heard on the fourth day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker who is accused of the attempted murder of three children on Dublin's Parnell Square in November 2023.
Bouchaker has pleaded not guilty to eight charges including assaulting two other children, a passerby and a crèche worker. He also denies being in possession of a knife.
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Following on from her Oliva Kittridge and Lucy Barton novels, Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout has turned her attention to a new cast of characters.
The Things We Never Say introduces the unassuming Artie Dam, a school teacher in Massachusetts, who harbours a deep secret.
Elizabeth talks to Matt about the inspiration behind the novel and how her own background influences what she is compelled to write about.
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The FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa.
There’ll be a staggering 104 matches across the tournament, with a record 48 teams involved.
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent and Dion Fanning, co-host of the Free State podcast, preview the competition on The Last Word.
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Andy O'Donoghue runs through the best e-readers, tablets, speakers and more to help keep you entertained on a long flight or road trip.
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A new report published by the Climate Change Advisory Council has found that 4,500 homes and 570km of road in Ireland are at risk of being lost due to coastal erosion.
The report has recommended mandatory “natural hazard disclosures” for homebuyers so that they’re aware of the risks involved when purchasing a property.
Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate and Environmental Researcher and Irish Times Contributor, joins Matt for Thursday’s environment slot on The Last Word.
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Singer-Songwriter Mark Geary is the latest inductee into the Culture Club.
His latest six-tack EP, Antebellum, is out now. Mark runs through his musical influences, as well as his favourite TV shows, music, books and more.
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Author Maggie O’Farrell, who wrote the best-selling novel ‘Hamnet’ has released her latest book ‘Land’.
She speaks to Matt on The Last Word about the excitement of her novel being adapted to the big screen, her pride in her Irish roots and the focus on identity running through ‘Land’.
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The trial of 52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, who is charged with the attempted murder of three children and assault causing serious harm to a care worker in November 2023 began on Wednesday.
The court heard from the mother of one of the children, who said her daughter suffered severe injuries and is now non-verbal and in a wheelchair.
Frank Greaney, Today FM Courts Correspondent, joins The Last Word.
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