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Donald Gallagher discusses his brother Rory Gallagher's early musical influences, including their father's traditional music background and Rory's first makeshift guitar. The conversation covers Rory's brush with the Rolling Stones and Donald's personal musical favorites. Donald also shares personal connections to musical legends like Gordon Lightfoot and The Doors, sharing anecdotes about live performances and meeting artists. He further explores his appreciation for actor Adrian Dunbar's work, the play 'The Brother', and the historical fiction novel 'The Ballycotton Job'.

30 sept. 2026

In this episode of The Last Word, Mark Little discusses his new book, The Last Good Day on the Internet, exploring the evolution of the internet from a tool of democratization to a landscape dominated by concentrated corporate power. The conversation examines the parallels between the rise of social media and the current trajectory of artificial intelligence, specifically addressing the risks of superintelligence and the potential for algorithmic exploitation of human instincts. Little highlights the importance of open-source alternatives and sovereign economic strategies to prevent unprecedented concentrations of power. The discussion touches upon the necessity of regulatory oversight, the potential for AI in medical breakthroughs, and the distinction between blind optimism and actionable hope in navigating the technological shifts ahead.

30 sept. 2026

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The Last Word On Movies: Wildwood

Culture Club: Paul Savage

How 32 Irish Female Writers Came Together To Write About Their Fears

Government Accused Of Betrayal Over Triple Lock

The Last Word On The US: Trump Criticises Zelensky

RSA To Install Breathalysers In Pubs Costing €1.5M

How Ireland Built Its National Children's Hospital (At Any Cost)

Rugby: Champions Cup 2025/26 Preview

Major Escalation Of Legal Aid Dispute

The Week Trending: The Politeness Premium, Sally Rooney, & Ryder Cup Accommodation

Funding Of Universities Set To Be Overhauled, Says Higher Education Minister

Chef Mark Moriarty On The Simple Tips To Elevate Home Cooking

Calls For Curfew As French Protests Spread

The Last Word On Travel

Environment: Chicken Feed Being Given To Salmon On Some European Farms

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Tech Thursday: How To Recognise A Phishing Scam

Culture Club: Conor Horgan

300,000 Public Sector Workers Strike Across The Country

Why Our Obsession With Living Longer Has Gone Too Far

Personal Finance: Underinsuring Your Home Could Leave You Out Of Pocket

Under Sea Cables: The Battle For Supremacy At The Bottom Of The World

The Last Word On Music: Fontaines D.C. To Release New Album On Friday

The Last Word On The US: Trump Sells Out Ukraine For 300 Tonnes Of Diesel

Public Sector Strike To Go Ahead Despite Govt's Last Ditch Appeal To Unions

Matt Meets Patrick Horgan

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Ex-Swim Coach George Gibney Jailed For More Than 15 Years

Government Invites Unions To Last Minute Talks

How To Talk To Your Sons About The Manosphere

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The Last Word On Environment With John Gibbons

Tech Thursday: Tech To Help You Reduce Your Costs

Culture Club: Tim Wheeler

John Boyne On Oscar Wilde

The Last Word On The US: Trump To Speak To Putin About Plague Death

Personal Finance: Your Budget 2027 Questions Answered

Government & Opposition On What's In Budget 2027

Budget 2027: What’s In It For You?

What Does The Future Hold For Rural GAA Clubs?

The Last Word On Travel: Cost Saving Travel Hacks

Man City Appeal Against Premier League Judgement

Half A Million Trees To Be Planted In England – Should Ireland Do The Same?

Tech To Keep Your Home Ready For Any Weather

How To Make Apartments More Attractive To Irish Homeowners

Culture Club: Dónal Gallagher

The Last Good Day On Earth