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Rumours swirl after Cork's lucky €250m Euromillions win, Sky to monitor WhatsApp chats in an attempt to catch dodgy-box users, & Kneecap's Mo Chara stands defiant at Dublin gig after UK court appearance.
Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan, assistant producer with 98FM, join The Last Word to discuss all of the week's trending stories.
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Claire Liddy, social care worker and co-founder of GAA Palestine explained the origins of the only GAA club in the West Bank and what the club means for young players as they plan a trip to Ireland this summer for a series of games around the country.
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New figures released by Eurostat show that Ireland is now the second most expensive country in the EU for goods and services.
Meanwhile, the prices of alcohol and tobacco are more than double the EU average, making them the most expensive in the EU.
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, joined Ian Guider on Friday to discuss the issue.
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Lord Henry Mount Charles, the man who introduced concerts at his iconic home of Slane Castle in Co. Meath, has died.
His death was announced on Thursday morning after fighting “a long and valiant battle with cancer”.
There have been 26 concerts altogether which included U2, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen.
Lise Hand and John Caddell spoke to Ian Guider about the legacy he left.
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Planning permission has been sought for 439 purpose-built student bed spaces in Clonskeagh, Dublin 6.
The site is just 1km from UCD’s main campus, but it has been met with opposition from residents.
Ian Guider joined Will O’Callaghan for Wednesday’s business news.
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On this week’s Culture Club, Will O’Callaghan was joined by Ian Leslie, author of the acclaimed book ‘John and Paul: A Love Story In Songs’.
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Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent had some tips on how to manage costs when hiring a car abroad.
Charlie also explained why an almost 50% increase in cattle prices could be passed on to the consumer in terms of food inflation.
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A study from the Anti-Bullying Centre at DUC has found that banning smartphones in schools has little or no impact on education, the wellbeing of students or online bullying.
Dr Megan Reynolds, Postdoctoral Researcher at Dublin City University and Lead Author outlined the findings of the report.
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Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who was charged with a terror offence in May by the Metropolitan Police, has been released on unconditional bail and will reappear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 20th.
The 27-year-old, whose stage name is Mo Chara, is accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in November 2024.
Emily Keegan, Today FM’s Multimedia Reporter, joined Will O’Callaghan to explain what happened in London on Wednesday.
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US President Donald Trump left a meeting of G7 leaders in Canada early after warning that "everyone should evacuate Tehran" as attacks between Israel and Iran continue to escalate.
Marion McKeone and Larry Donnelly join The Last Word to discuss all of the latest news from the United States.
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New legislation introducing an opt-out system of consent for organ donation in Ireland has come into effect.
Priscilla Lynch, clinical editor with the Medical Independent, and Joe O’Brien, executive director at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, join The Last Word to discuss how this new system will work.
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The Club World Cup kicked off over the weekend and on Sunday, Bayern Munich hammered Auckland City 10-0.
After gruelling domestic seasons and ever-increasing fixture schedules, is the appetite there – from both players and fans alike – for another major football tournament?
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent, spoke to Will O’Callaghan on Monday.
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As the National Economic Dialogue took place in Dublin Castle, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe warned of ‘dark clouds’ on Ireland’s economic horizon.
Daniel McConnell, editor, Business Post and Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions discussed concerns raised over Ireland’s reliance on corporation tax and the threats ahead to economic security.
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Sinéad Kennedy, travel expert and host of Wellness Activity Breaks, joins The Last Word to talk all about her recent visit to Tunisia and why she thinks it the ideal trip for holidaymakers looking to explore beyond typical sun destinations.
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Greta Thunberg and other activists on a Gaza-bound boat are deported by Israel, a Democratic US Senator is arrested and handcuffed at an immigration briefing in LA, and the Confirmation pledge gets a 21st century update.
Author and journalist Aoife Barry and Eoghan Thomas McDermott, managing director at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.
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In the Last Word on Business, Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, explained why EriGrid's chairman in a statement said nuclear power generation should be considered.
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To mark the 200th episode of The Last Word’s environment slot, Matt conducted a Q&A with John Gibbons with all the queries coming from you, the listeners.
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Manchán Magan joins The Last Word to discuss the forgotten presence of Irish monks, migrants and storytellers in Iceland and how the two island nations have more in common than is often remembered.
He uncovers all of this in his latest book 'Ireland in Iceland: Gaelic Remnants in a Nordic Land'.
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Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to continue his review of the best home security equipment and this time he has tech for inside the home, including smoke alarms, water leak detectors and smart plugs.
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