The Story Of Ryanair
16 March 2026

The Story Of Ryanair

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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A new documentary exploring the growth and success of Ryanair is set to air on RTE One on Monday night.

The aviation company, now valued at an estimated €30bn, was founded in 1984. Its low-cost travel model made air travel more accessible than ever before.

Michael Corcoran, former head of social media for Ryanair and contributor to "Turbulence: The Story Of Ryanair", speaks to Matt on The Last Word.

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