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The Agenda
LMFM presents The Agenda - Your Current Affairs Podcast with presenter Adrian Kennedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The AgendaBacklash & Anger Over St Patrick's Day Event to Celebrate All Cultures - 13/03/2026
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn in Cork, who took to social media yesterday to have his say on an event being…
The AgendaLabour Party Launches Campaign Promoting The Contribution of Migrants in Ireland - 13/03/2026
The Labour Party has launched its ‘Together We Thrive’ campaign – highlighting the contribution of migrants to Ireland’s economy and society.The campaign will…
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Planning Rules to be relaxed for one-off rural homes
Planning Rules to be relaxed for one-off rural homes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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UAE authorities have charged 21 people under cyber criminal law
UAE authorities have charged 21 people under cyber criminal law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vapes Shops should be closed ??
Eoin O ' Boyle from OB VAPES responds to Cnlr. Ciaran Fisher looking for vapes shops to be closed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cross boarder trading effecting sales in Dundalk
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The AgendaShocking: Young Child Stopped On E-Scooter in Dundalk Doing Speeds of up to 30km/hr - 11/03/2026
Garda seizures of illegal high-powered e-scooters, scrambler bikes, e-bikes, mini-motorbikes and quads have multiplied since last year, figures obtained by the…
The Agenda‘A Bed Alone Won’t Help Them’: Ten Homeless People Removed from Emergency Accommodation in Meath - 11/03/2026
A total of ten terminations were made by Meath County Council for singles and couples in emergency accommodation in January.According to the recent Management…
The AgendaMeath Councillors Back Proposal for Light-Therapy Boxes in Local Libraries - 11/03/2026
A proposal to install light-therapy boxes in public libraries within the Laytown/Bettystown Municipal District received support from councillors at the latest…
The AgendaLouth Councillor Has Urged Government to Give Local Authorities Power to Shut Down Vape Shops - 11/03/2026
A local councillor in Louth has urged the Government to give local authorities the power to shut down vape shops. The rise in the number of people vaping is a…
The AgendaFood Prices in Ireland at Risk of Rising ‘Dramatically’ Due to War in Gulf, Meath Minister Warns - 11/03/2026
Food prices and energy costs could go up “dramatically” due to the war in the Gulf, a Minister has said.Minister of State for European Affairs & Meath-East…
The AgendaDrogheda United Chair Joanna Byrne Issues Update on LMFM in Relation to Her Position With Club After Attempts to Remove Her as Chairperson - 10/03/2026
Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Joanna Byrne, updated us live on LMFM today regarding her current position as Chair of Drogheda United after attempts last month to…
The AgendaLouth Family Finally Arrive Home Safely After Iran War Turns Dubai Holiday Into a Nightmare - 10/03/2026
A Drogheda accountant and his wife arrived safely back in Ireland last weekend after their holiday of a lifetime turned into a nightmare.Ian O'Connor…
The AgendaFuel Prices Top €2 a Litre as Annual Extra Cost to Households From War Could Hit €1,000 - 10/03/2026
The financial impact on Irish households of war in the Middle East could quickly top €1,000 if oil prices remain elevated, with higher-priced motor fuel…
The AgendaIRA Bomb Victims' Civil Court Case Begins Against Gerry Adams - 10/03/2026
A civil case brought by three IRA bomb victims against the former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has opened at the High Court in London.The men are seeking a…
The AgendaDunshaughlin Parents Stressed & Frustrated Over Lack of School Places for Their Children - 09/03/2026
A mother unable to secure a junior infants place for their child in the Dunshaughlin area told a meeting filled with parents in a similar position “we need…
The AgendaHarrowing Real-Life Stories from Women Living With Endometriosis: Awareness Campaign Rollout Confirmed Across Ireland - 09/03/2026
An awareness programme which aims to educate people about the debilitating condition endometriosis, affecting around one in ten women, is to be rolled out to…
The AgendaRow Erupts Over Use of 'Drag Queen' in Dublin Zoo Mothers Day Advertising Campaign - 09/03/2026
Dublin Zoo has said it is "disappointed" at some of the online discourse surrounding an advertising campaign for the zoo's All-Things-Irish Takeover next…
The Agenda‘Worse to Come’ for Irish Consumers as Fuel Hikes Bite and Hauliers Threaten to ‘Close Down Dublin' - 09/03/2026
Ireland could soon be plunged into a cost-of-living crisis as severe as that seen after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, experts have warned.Hauliers are now…
The Agenda'The LMFM Roundtable' - Price Gouging, Irish People Stranded in Middle East & the Enoch Burke "Circus" - 06/03/2026
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…
The Agenda"It's Getting Really Scary Out Here" - Update on Meath Couple Stranded in Qatar - 06/03/2026
On Monday’s show we were joined by Meath couple, Johnny and Victoria, who told us about how they were stuck in Qatar as a result of airspace being closed due…
The AgendaSinn Féin Introduces Legislation to Tackle ‘Price Gouging’ and End Energy Rip-off - 06/03/2026
Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Darren O'Rourke, has introduced two new pieces of legislation in the Dáil today to prevent energy companies from price-gouging and…
The AgendaMinister Defends €800 Dubai Evacuation Flight Fee as 'Standard Practice' - 06/03/2026
A Government minister has rejected claims that the fare of €800 per person for a chartered flight out of Dubai amid the Middle East crisis was "a…
The AgendaPush for New "West Street Forum" to Kick‑Start Drogheda Town Centre Revival - 05/03/2026
Drogheda councillors are calling for the creation of a dedicated West Street forum to drive the revival of the town’s main street.The proposal was raised at…
The AgendaParents of 14-Year-Old Girl Killed in Creeslough Explosion 'Hurt' by Justice Minister's Meeting Refusal - 05/03/2026
The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed in the Creeslough explosion say they're 'hurt' by the Minister for Justice’s refusal to meet with them - and they just…
The AgendaNew Emergency Centres for Louth as Severe Weather Contingency Plans Revealed - 05/03/2026
Louth is set to have at least five designated Community Support Centres to act as emergency hubs during prolonged or severe weather events, power outages, or…
The AgendaAnger at €800 Cost for Seat on Government’s Charter Flight Home from Middle East - 02/03/2026
A Government charge of €800 for a seat on a charter flight from the Middle East has been described as “a shakedown, not an evacuation”.The Government said it…
The AgendaMeath Council Calls for Bord Bia Chair to be Removed - 04/03/2026
Meath County Council has called on the Minister for Agriculture to suspend the employment of the chairperson of Bord Bia Larry Mullen “with immediate effect. A…
The AgendaIrish People in Dubai Warned to be Careful Over Online Posts - 04/03/2026
An advocacy group has warned residents and visitors in the United Arab Emirates that posting, reposting, or commenting online about the ongoing regional…
The AgendaMinister McEntee Gives LMFM Live Update on Irish People Getting Home from Middle East - 04/03/2026
The Government will charter a flight from Oman in the coming days for Irish people to return from the Middle East, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee…
The AgendaLouth TD Calls for Cross‑Border Assessment of Needs Scheme to Tackle Delays - 03/03/2026
A Louth TD has urged the Government to establish a cross‑border Assessment of Need (AON) scheme to help reduce lengthy waiting times for children requiring…
The AgendaAndrew McGinley Opens Up About Winding Down Charity Set Up in Memory of Three Children - 03/03/2026
Andrew McGinley, whose three children were killed by their mother who was suffering from mental illness, has announced that the work of a charity established…
The AgendaOlder People in Drogheda Avoiding Walking in Certain Parts of Town Due to Lack of Public Lighting - 03/03/2026
A Drogheda councillor has warned that older people are avoiding walking in an area of the town at night, where public lighting is out of order.Labour's Pio…
The AgendaMeath Mum Makes Heartbreaking Emotional Plea Live on LMFM for Mental Health Intervention for Adult Son - 02/03/2026
Families in Meath supporting loved ones in severe mental health distress are being left “banging their heads against a brick wall” due to difficulties…
The AgendaFormer Air Corps Employee from Ashbourne Opens Up About How Toxic Chemical Exposure Has Affected His Life - 03/02/2026
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The AgendaOutrage as Nine Children Among 63 People Deported to South Africa from Dublin Airport - 02/03/2026
63 people have been deported from Ireland to South Africa on a charter flight this weekend, the Department of Justice has confirmed.The operation, carried out…
The AgendaMeath Couple Stranded in Qatar Tell LMFM About Seeing Bombs Going Off & Drones Shot Down - 02/03/2026
We were joined on The Agenda this morning by Meath couple Johnny and Victoria, who are currently stuck in Qatar as a result of airspace being closed due to the…
The AgendaMinister McEntee Warns 20,000 Irish Citizens in Gulf Region to Shelter in Place as Dublin Flights Cancelled - 02/03/2026
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has called on the estimated 20,000 Irish citizens in Gulf states to shelter in place and avoid trying to leave via…
The Agenda'The LMFM Roundtable' Debates the Big Stories of the Week - 27/02/2026
Something very new happende on The Agenda this morning. We had our first ever segment of ‘The LMFM Roundtable’, where we were joined in-studio by 4…
The AgendaRTÉ Still Plans to Broadcast Ireland-Israel Match, Despite Letter Calling for Boycott - 27/02/2026
RTÉ has reiterated that it will broadcast football matches involving Israel, despite calls for a Eurovision-style boycott.Sinéad Gibney, the Social Democrats…
The AgendaCouncil Says Attic Conversions Not 'Practical' for Overcrowded Louth Social Housing - 27/02/2026
Louth County Council have said it will not provide attic conversions to alleviate overcrowded social housing units. It comes after Sinn Féin councillor for…
The AgendaMinister for Sport Reacts to Punishment Plan for Oriel Park Flare Offenders - 27/02/2026
The Independent Disciplinary Committee announced the sanctions last night, which includes a ban on Drogheda supporters for their next four away games.Drogheda…
The AgendaJunior Minister for Sport Says Only "Idiots" Responsible Should be Punished for Damaging League of Ireland Pitches - 26/02/2026
The Junior Minister for Sport says only the "idiots" responsible should be punished for damaging League of Ireland pitches.Charlie McConalogue disagreed with…
The AgendaSinn Fein Hits Out at Government Using "Guillotine" Function to Force Through International Protection Bill - 26/02/2026
Sinn Fein's hit out at the Government using the "guillotine" function to force through the International Protection Bill.The controversial asylum legislation…
The AgendaLouth in 'Firing Line' of Governments 'Tardiness' on Flood Defences - 26/02/2026
Labour TD Ged Nash has warned that Louth is "in the firing line" of delayed installation of flood defences. The Louth TD told the Dáil that rainfall events…
The AgendaHuge Turnout at Ashbourne SNA Protest As Local Couoncillor Tells LMFM Why It Was So Important to Attend - 26/02/2026
Protests took place at locations across the country yesterday to highlight the ongoing concerns of parents, schools and Special Needs Assistants following…
The AgendaJournalist Calls Critics Who Mocked His Ash Wednesday Ashes 'Bigots' - 25/02/2026
A journalist who was mocked online for wearing ashes on his forehead on Ash Wednesday has described his critics as “bigots”.Last week, Fionnán Sheahan of the…
The AgendaAppeal for Louth Council’s Housing Staff to be Trained in Helping Victims of Domestic Violence - 25/02/2026
Fresh calls have been made for specialised training for Louth County Council housing staff dealing with victims of domestic violence who may be at risk of…
The Agenda“The Drug Trade and Its Impact on Drogheda” - Information & Awareness Event Taking Place in Drogheda - 25/02/2026
We are joined in-studio on The Agend this morning by Labour Councillor in Drogheda, Pio Smith, who told us about an information and awareness event taking…
The AgendaGardaí Carry Out Raids on Nigerian Organised Crime Gang Operating in Ireland - 25/02/2026
Gardaí have found gang affiliation clothing and memorabilia as part of searches against the international Black Axe fraud and money laundering gang.The Black…
The AgendaUkrainian Who Fled War 4 Years Ago Says "Ireland is Now My Home" - 24/02/2026
Today marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to the most devastating conventional conflict in Europe since World…
The AgendaToday Marks Four Years Since Russia Launched Invasion of Ukraine - 24/02/2026
European leaders will mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine by reaffirming their political and financial backing for Kyiv, as…
The Agenda"Fundamental Flaws & Hurt Remain Despite Government’s U-Turn on SNAs", Says Meath-East TD - 24/02/2026
Following the government's late evening announcement that there will be no SNA cuts in September, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education and Youth and Meath-East…
The AgendaTeenage Girl Killed in Hit-and-Run While Out Walking Family Dog Yesterday in Navan - 23/02/2026
A 16-year-old girl who died in a hit-and-run in Navan, Co Meath has been named as Mia Lily Keogh O’Keefe.The young girl was killed after being struck down…
The AgendaMinister for Sport Condemns Flare Attacks by "Gougers" at Oriel Park - 23/02/2026
A 12 year old Drogheda United fan ended up in the Emergency Department of Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda on Friday night, after he was struck by a…
The Agenda‘A Performance of Cruelty’: Psychiatrist Calls for End of HPAT - 23/02/2026
The HPAT for medical students is a “performance of cruelty” and should be scrapped, a consultant psychiatrist and associate clinical professor has argued. The…
The Agenda**Chaos at Louth Derby**: 12-Year-Old Drogheda UTD Fan Injured By Flare at Oriel Park - 23/02/2026
A 12 year old Drogheda United fan ended up in the Emergency Department of Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda on Friday night, after he was struck by a…
The Agenda4500 Empty Asylum Seeker Beds Cannot be Offered to 500 Male Applicants Sleeping Rough - 20/02/2026
There are roughly 4,500 empty beds free for either Ukrainian nationals or asylum seekers at present, but they cannot be offered to more than 500 male…
The AgendaEast Meath Crime Wave Sparks Renewed Pressure for New Garda Station - 20/02/2026
The Bettystown–Laytown area has been hit by a rising crime wave, and a new Garda station for the area needs to be built urgently.The claim was made by Senator…
The AgendaLouth Councillors Told Abuse of Politicians Predominantly Aimed at Females -20/02/2026
Abuse received by politicians is predominantly aimed at women, Louth councillors have been told. Councillors were told during a presentation by the Association…