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Yesterday on the show we spoke to two mums, Aine and Helena, from Dunshaughlin,  who told us about how they are still unable to secure a junior infants place for their child in the Dunshaughlin. The huge growth in population in Dunshaughlin in recent years which has seen many young families move into new housing developments in the area has led to a shortage of primary school places. During t...

Families are finding it increasingly difficult to get car parking close to Lourdes Hospital to drop elderly and vulnerable patients off for appointments, X-rays and medical tests. Last week, the small car park beside the main entrance was full every day, with a line of eight to ten cars queuing to get in. Many of the drivers said they had no choice because they had elderly relatives who couldn’t w...

The average rent in new tenancies in Louth now stands at €1451 per month, with an increase in eviction notices across the State of 41% between October to December compared to the same period in 2024, it has been revealed. The standardised average rent in existing tenancies in Louth for the third quarter of 2025 was €1,230, an increase of 2.5% year on year, according to the latest RTB Directors Rep...

We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Fianna Fail  Councillor in Slane and Slane resident, Wayne Harding, who spoke to us about a public meeting which took place last night in Slane in relation to the announcement of a two-day concert which will take place in Slane Castle in July.  Residents of the Slane area are concerned that the organisers of the concert have offered “little to...

Poor parking in Dundalk is being fuelled by motorists who are “willing to take the risk” that they will avoid penalties, a meeting of Dundalk Municipal District has heard. Councillor Maeve Yore asked for an update on how illegal parking is being tackled, while Councillor Ciaran Fisher highlighted what he described as persistent and worsening issues in the town centre.  He urged the council to...

The owners of a now-demolished house built without planning permission almost two decades ago have sworn in the High Court not to interfere with ongoing clean-up works at the site. Chris and Rose Murray appeared before Judge Richard Humphreys yesterday after gardaí arrested them at the Four Courts on foot of a court order for their attachment. The Murray’s arrest followed the judge’s finding that...

It was announced yesterday that Drogheda United owners, the Trivela Group, have removed SF Louth TD Joanna Byrne from her role with the club as co-chairperson. Last month, Deputy Byrne claimed the club's board of directors said her position was untenable, following her statement around the Republic of Ireland v Israel fixture in the UEFA Nations League. This morning on The Agenda Deputy Byrne spok...

Secondary schools are paying a private social media monitoring company to get harmful content removed from social media, with demand for the service nearly doubling in recent months. The National Association of Principals and Deputies (NAPD), which represents around 1400 school leaders, confirmed it is paying a “substantial” amount for tech experts to help with the problem.  Dublin-based soci...

Two coach operators say rising fuel prices will have knock-on effects on schools who may no longer be able to afford buses for football matches or tours if the industry is forced to pass on costs. John Halpenny from Halpenny Coaches in Dundalk joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us about how they’re affected by this.  We were also joined by Gareth O’Toole, who is the Chief Executive...

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) has warned that there are "systemic and widespread" breaches of employment rights being experienced by migrant workers across Ireland. MRCI has published a report, Tied to Exploitation: The Experience of Migrant Workers in Ireland, which includes a survey of over 1,000 employment permit holders. According to MRCI, the findings paint a deeply troubling picture w...

Louth Fianna Fáil TD Erin McGreehan has welcomed the launch of a new youth vaping and nicotine prevention campaign led by the HSE, stating that “education is the first line of attack in the war against vaping.” The campaign comes at a time when vaping among young people under the age of 18 has risen in recent years, with approximately one in five now reporting that they vape. The social media camp...

A new survey about the Government's hot school meals programme has found that three-quarters of respondents reported their children do not enjoy the variety of food. The survey, commissioned by Fine Gael, also found that parents were very critical of how the food is presented as well as the nutritional content. There were also concerns about the origin of ingredients used for the meals, including...

There is "no plan" for residents around Dublin Airport if the existing passenger cap is lifted, an Oireachtas committee has been told. The Oireachtas transport committee met to discuss new laws brought to Cabinet last month, which would end the existing restrictions at the capital's airport. The legislation will give the transport minister powers to either revoke or amend the existing 32m passenge...

Thousands of men were abused by paedophile Dr Michael Shine but are too afraid to “come forward”. The shocking claim was made in the Dail by Drogehda-based TD Ged Nash — the town where the pervert medic carried out a terrifying reign of sexual abuse for 40 years. So far 400 victims have gone public, but there’s hope more will come forward as a new scoping inquiry into the horrific scandal, led by...

The Government will finalise “an appropriate intervention” to rising fuel and energy prices next week, the Tanaiste has said. Simon Harris said measures would be signed off at the next Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The Tainaiste said that "fairness" must be at the centre of the response. The Tánaiste said the Government understands the pressures that families and businesses are under. Fuels for Irel...

There are currently no plans for a swimming pool in the Ratoath Municipal District, councillors have been told. At the March meeting of the MD, Sinn Féin councillor Fionnan Blake called on Meath County Council to fund and deliver a public swimming pool for the area, saying the lack of leisure facilities has been raised with him on several occasions. In a response, the local authority said the swim...

A new initiative aimed at attracting more businesses to Drogheda town centre has been launched by Drogheda & District Chamber, in partnership with Louth County Council, the Local Enterprise Office Louth and Love Drogheda BID. The initiative is designed to make opening a business in Drogheda more achievable by connecting entrepreneurs with practical guidance, local expertise and financial suppo...

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s plans to roll out electronic tagging for certain prisoners by the end of last year have been delayed once more because no viable responses were submitted for a tender to supply the service. The devices, which would track inmates on temporary release or bail, were due to be rolled out by the end of last year, but no viable responses were submitted for a tender to...

A Meath couple's almost 20-year battle to save their 6,220 sq ft home - built without planning permission - looks to have come to an end after Meath County Council took possession of the property. In a statement released yesterday, Meath County Council said it is "currently acting on foot of a High Court order issued on Monday 16th March 2026, in relation to the property at Bohermeen. "The Court d...

Nivedita Shukla spoke to us about rasicm the Indian community have received Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luba Healy, who is heading off to Ukraine this week with at least three vehicles full of aid to the war torn country. It will be her second trip to her home country this year and she is currently raising funds and collecting aid to bring with her. She will be hosting a fund raising afternoon tea in the Castle Arch Hotel tomorrow (Friday) between 3 and 6pm and is planning a coffee morning in Brogan...

Rainwater leaking into a school hall at St Joseph’s National School at Sunday’s Gate in Drogheda has highlighted the need for upgrades to the historic town-centre building, according to a local Senator. Senator Alison Comyn said she observed buckets being used to catch rainwater when she visited the school following a recent spell of heavy rain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Concerns have been raised about illegal parking and misuse of designated traffic lanes in Drogheda town centre following incidents that caused disruption along busy streets. Local councillor Declan Power highlighted one such incident where a vehicle was parked directly in a taxi lane, even backing over a traffic flexi bollard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has announced that the party will bring a Private Members' motion before the Dáil on Wednesday, demanding the government take immediate action to address the soaring cost of home heating oil, petrol, and diesel. The motion specifically calls for an immediate reduction in fuel prices and the scrapping of a planned tax increase on home heating oil due on May 1st Hosted o...

This morning on The Agenda had our second segment of ‘The LMFM Roundtable’, where we were joined in-studio by 3 contributors from different parts of Louth and Meath to discuss and debate the big stories of the week. This week we were joined by: John Sheridan - Fianna Fail - Ardee Fionnan Blake - Sinn Fein - Dunshaughlin Paddy Meade - Fine Gael - Laytown-Bettystown LEA This morning we discussed: Mi...