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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 AgendaDundalk Musician Calls for Urgent Action After Songs Used Without Consent to Train AI - 21/07/2026
Irish artists are calling for stronger protections against artificial intelligence, amid concerns that music and other creative work is being used to train AI…
The AgendaUnder-18s Banned From Using E-Scooters Under New Government Rules - 21/07/2026
The Government has stopped short of an outright ban on e-scooters, instead introducing a series of tough new safety measures. From August, under-18s will be…
The AgendaLouth IRA Sex Abuse Survivor Accuses Sinn Féin of Hypocrisy After Jeffrey Donaldson Case - 20/07/2026
***TRIGGER WARNING: LISTENERS MAY FIND CONTENT UPSETTING/DISTRESSING*** A survivor of child sexual abuse says Sinn Féin must answer questions over its handling…
The AgendaSlane Concert Sparks Mixed Reaction: Anger & Praise as Fans Speak Out Over Concert Experience - 20/07/2026
Luke Combs delivered a major night of music at Slane Castle, with thousands of fans describing the concert as an unforgettable experience and praising the…
The AgendaBettystown Beach Fire in Sand Dunes Sparks Anger Over Youth Anti-Social Behaviour - 20/07/2026
Concerns have been raised after a fire was lit in the sand dunes at Bettystown Beach over the weekend, with locals warning about the impact of anti-social…
The AgendaShock in Skerries as Car Ploughs Into Crowd in Public Order Incident Leaving Three Injured - 20/07/2026
A quiet summer evening in Skerries turned violent after a car was driven at a group of people during a public order incident, leaving three people injured and…
The AgendaAmazon Pulls E-Scooter From Sale as Safety Debate Intensifies - 20/07/2026
Concerns over e-scooter safety are growing, with calls for tighter regulation and greater checks on products being sold in Ireland.Amazon has removed an…
The AgendaExclusive: Michael Shine Survivor Bravely Opens Up on Decades of Pain and a Moment He Never Thought He’d See - 17/07/2026
A brave survivor’s powerful story sits at the heart of The Agenda today as Larry Torris spoke openly about the abuse he suffered at the hands of convicted…
The AgendaSlane Locals Ready and "Buzzing" for Luke Combs Takeover This Weekend - 17/07/2026
Slane is ready for a country music takeover as thousands of Luke Combs fans descend on the village for two sold-out shows.This morning on The Agenda, we heard…
The AgendaLouth in Mourning as Elderly Couple from Cooley Die Following Crash - 17/07/2026
The Cooley community is coming to terms with a devastating road tragedy after an elderly married couple lost their lives in a two-car collision on the Dundalk…
The AgendaAontú Calls for Crackdown on Long-Term Dole Claims - 17/07/2026
More than 6,300 people have been receiving Jobseeker's Allowance for over a decade, sparking fresh debate about Ireland’s welfare system.Aontú leader Peadar…
The Agenda“Life-Changing Injuries”: Calls Grow for Action on E-Scooters - 17/07/2026
Some children injured in e-scooter accidents may require 24-hour care for the rest of their lives, according to a retired consultant in emergency medicine, as…
The AgendaLouth Solicitor Warns Legal Aid Dispute Is Reaching Breaking Point - 16/07/2026
Last week on the programme we spoke to Drogheda criminal solicitor Paddy Goodwin about the growing dispute over the Government's new flat-fee criminal legal…
The AgendaDundalks Cú Chulainn Site Faces Battle Over Proposed 1000-Home Development - 16/07/2026
One of Dundalk's most significant historic sites is at the centre of a growing heritage debate, with An Taisce calling on the Government to grant special…
The AgendaTrim Mum’s Fight for Her Non-Verbal Autistic Daughter Sparks Protest - 16/07/2026
A Trim mum says she has been pushed to breaking point after years of fighting for vital supports for her non-verbal autistic daughter. Now, after what she…
The AgendaPressure Mounts for Johnstown Station as Navan Rail Consultation Nears End - 16/07/2026
The public consultation on the proposed Navan Rail Line is entering its final days, with submissions closing this Friday following a two-week extension. The…
The AgendaUkraine Refugee Protections Extended in Ireland as War Continues - 16/07/2026
The Government is preparing to extend temporary protection for thousands of Ukrainians living in Ireland, with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan indicating the…
The AgendaFrom Garden Cabins to Attic Conversions - New Home Renovation Regulations Explained - 16/07/2026
Long-awaited changes to planning rules could make it much easier for homeowners to adapt their properties, with proposals to exempt a range of works from…
The AgendaOvernight Vandalism in Slane Ahead of Concert Weekend Leaves Locals Shocked - 15/07/2026
With thousands of fans expected to descend on Slane this weekend for the Luke Combs concerts, concerns are growing after a night of anti-social behaviour in…
The AgendaMillions of Taxpayers Money Spent on Deportation Flights as New Figures Emerge - 15/07/2026
The cost of deportation operations in Ireland has reached almost €4 million, according to new figures provided to the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee. The…
The Agenda"Parents Should be Fined for Teens Misuse of E-Scooters", Says Meath-East TD - 15/07/2026
The Taoiseach has said he is “leaning towards” a complete ban on e-scooters, as concerns continue to grow over their misuse alongside scrambler bikes.The…
The AgendaBill Kenneally Abuse Survivor Reacts to State Apology After Years of Fighting for Answers - 15/07/2026
Survivors of abuse by former basketball coach Bill Kenneally are reflecting on a significant moment today, following a State apology delivered in the Dáil…
The AgendaLouth TD Calls for Drogheda Welcome for Britain’s Next Prime Minister - 15/07/2026
Louth Labour TD Ged Nash is calling on the Taoiseach to invite Andy Burnham MP to visit Drogheda, highlighting the strong family connection the incoming…
The AgendaShock as Woman in Ballivor Says She is Now Showering Under Garden Hoses in Back Garden Due to Poor Water Quality
This morning on The Agenda we received a shocking call live on air from a resident in Ballivor named Amy, who told LMFM that ongoing problems with the local…
The AgendaLMFM Debate: Uisce Eireann Urging Meath Residents to Report Neighbours Who Break Hosepipe Ban - 14/07/2026
Homeowners are being encouraged to report neighbours or anyone they see breaking the “hosepipe ban” as a water conservation order comes into force on Thursday…
The AgendaLouth Woman Who Was Abused By Her Father Turns Her Pain Into Hope for Others - 14/07/2026
***TRIGGER WARNING: UPSETTING/DISTRESSING CONTENT****For years, Claire Smith carried the pain of a childhood stolen from her.The Louth mother of four says she…
The AgendaDrogheda Locals Reach Breaking Point Over Ongoing Water Supply Crisis - 14/07/2026
A Drogheda woman says she has been left at breaking point after months of water supply problems at her home in Termonabbey. Lorraine Dunne says the situation…
The AgendaLouth TD Warns Demand is ‘Closing in on 400,000’ People in Region Still Without a Model 4 Hospital - 14/07/2026
Calls are growing to upgrade Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda from a Model 3 to a Model 4 facility, as pressure on services continues to increase…
The AgendaFrom Gaming to Gambling: The Hidden Risk to Young People Revealed - 14/07/2026
Parents are being urged to start talking to their children about gambling, as experts warn that more young people are being exposed to gambling-related harm…
The Agenda“Shame on You”: Survivor of Abuse Has a Powerful Message to McGregor Supporters - 13/07/2026
Despite the outcome of the civil case brought by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor, his continued presence in the public eye and the support he continues to…
The AgendaSenator Labels Bonfire Display in Northern Ireland "Racist and Threatening" - 13/07/2026
In a tradition dating back more than 300 years, towering pyres have been lit every July in Northern Ireland to mark the Battle of the Boyne, which effectively…
The AgendaCara Darmody's 50-Hour Fight for Ireland's Forgotten Children Living With Autism & Intellectual Disabilites - 13/07/2026
Fifteen-year-old disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody is preparing to spend 50 hours protesting outside the gates of Leinster House in a renewed effort to…
The AgendaUnionism 'Doesn't Have Anything to Celebrate' after Jeffrey Donaldson Scandal - 13/07/2026
Yesterday marked the Twelfth of July, traditionally one of the biggest celebrations in the unionist and loyalist calendar. But this year, the occasion came…
The AgendaWater Warning for Louth and Meath Due to Increased Demand as Heatwave Continues - 13/07/2026
The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather is putting growing pressure on water supplies across the country, with Uisce Éireann introducing night-time…
The AgendaLouth’s Moment Has Arrived: Things Got Emotional on LMFM Ahead of The Big Game Tomorrow - 10/07/2026
After 69 years of waiting, Louth are back in an All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final, and excitement across the Wee County has reached fever…
The AgendaDuleek Residents Terrorised by Gangs in Balaclavas on Scramblers - 10/07/2026
Fear is growing in Duleek as masked scrambler bike riders continue to wreak havoc in housing estates and public spaces. Residents say they're fed up with the…
The AgendaLouth Woman Says She Has Killed More Than 100 Rats as She Pleads for Action on Council Home - 10/07/2026
This morning on The Agenda, we spoke to a disable woman living in Louth named Karen, who opened up about the shocking conditions she says she has endured for…
The AgendaSlane Farmer & Local Rep Fears Disruption & Chaos Next Weekend During Luke Combs Concerts - 10/07/2026
This morning on The Agenda, we heard about mounting concerns ahead of next weekend’s concerts in Slane, with rural residents raising questions over access to…
The AgendaMinister Thomas Byrne Rejects Claims Zelensky's Alumina Appeal Was Embarrassing for Ireland - 10/07/2026
This morning on The Agenda we discussed the mounting pressure over Ireland's alumina exports to Russia as fresh questions are raised following a vote in the…
The AgendaIreland vs Israel Match: " Government and FAI Have Left the Players Out to Dry", Says Louth TD - 09/07/2026
The FAI says it has no regrets after a clear majority of delegates backed its decision to proceed with the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixtures…
The AgendaReplica Mosque On Top of Loyalist Bonfire in Tyrone Condemned as 'Vile' - 09/07/2026
Police have been urged to intervene after a replica of a mosque was placed on top of a loyalist bonfire pyre in Co Tyrone.The model was visible on top of the…
The AgendaTD Ruth Coppinger Voices Anger as Overwhelming Majority of Dáil Vote Against Ban on Hare Coursing - 09/07/2026
The Dáil has voted overwhelmingly against legislation that would have banned hare coursing, with the proposed bill defeated by 125 votes to 24.The People…
The AgendaDrogheda Solicitor Speaks Out about Criminal Legal Aid Crisis & The Impact It's Having Across the Board - 09/07/2026
The Courts Service has said 55 solicitors have resigned from the criminal legal aid panel after the Government introduced a flat fee for those representing…
The AgendaNew Swords Surgical Hub Sparks Fresh Concerns Over Navan Hospital's Future - 09/07/2026
The opening of a new HSE surgical hub in Swords, designed to reduce waiting times for patients across the Dublin North East region, has prompted fresh concerns…
The AgendaNavan Apartment Residents Left Without Power as Fire Safety Concerns Grow - 09/07/2026
Up to 12 households at the Steeples Apartments in Navan remain without electricity following a fire in the basement car park last week, which led to several…
The AgendaLouth TD Speaks to LMFM About Tackling Ireland’s Growing Wealth Divide - 09/07/2026
Ireland’s growing wealth gap is being put under the spotlight, with a new report examining how a net wealth tax could be introduced and what impact it could…
The AgendaCalls for Government to Fast-Track Funding for Louth GAA Stadium - 08/07/2026
There is huge excitement building in County Louth ahead of this weekend’s historic All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final, but there are also…
The AgendaFrustrated Slane Residents Seek Answers on Access & Parking in the Town Ahead of Luke Combs Concerts - 08/07/2026
In just over a week, thousands of music fans will descend on Slane as Luke Combs headlines two major concerts at Slane Castle. While anticipation is building…
The AgendaMother of Shane O'Farrell Tell Justice Committee That Bail Laws Must be Reformed - 08/07/2026
Calls for reform of Ireland's bail laws are back in the spotlight as the family of Shane O'Farrell continues its long campaign for change.Shane was just 23…
The AgendaFamilies Demand Answers Over "Despicable" Treatment of Older People During Covid Pandemic - 08/07/2026
Calls for a statutory public inquiry into the treatment of older and vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic have been brought to the European…
The AgendaAs it Happened: Nigel Farage Resigns From Parliament but Will Stand in Byelection - 08/07/2026
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced he is stepping down as the MP for Clacton and will contest the resulting by-election, describing the move as a…
The Agenda**The Wee County United: Emotions Build as Louth Prepares for The All-Ireland Semi Final**
Excitement is building right across County Louth ahead of this Saturday's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final, with a real sense of…
The AgendaShocking Investigation Launched As Remains of Burned Dog Discovered in Ballymun - 07/07/2026
***TRIGGER WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT***Gardai are investigating a report of alleged animal cruelty that took place in a public area in Ballymun, Dublin.It…
The AgendaExtra Train Services for Louth's All-Ireland Football Clash This Weekend - 07/07/2026
Louth is counting down to one of the biggest days in recent years, with thousands of supporters expected to make the journey to Croke Park this Saturday for…
The AgendaNew Fast-Track System Rejects Nine Out of 10 Asylum Seekers Claims - 07/07/2026
Nine out of ten asylum seekers whose applications were assessed under a new fast-track international protection system have had their claims rejected by the…
The AgendaLouth Families ‘Being Let Down’ by Government Childcare Policy, Says Local TD - 07/07/2026
Families in Louth are continuing to struggle with the cost and availability of childcare, with a local TD claiming Government inaction is leaving parents…
The AgendaTanaiste Simon Harris Speaks to LMFM About the Life & Legacy of Martin Naughton, Who Has Died Aged 87 - 06/07/2026
Irish businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton, who founded the Glen Dimplex Group, has died aged 87.In a statement, his family said that he took ill…
The AgendaTwo Gardaí Injured in Attack Outside Dundalk Garda Station - 06/07/2026
Two gardaí remain off duty after what has been described as an "unprovoked, violent attack" outside Dundalk Garda Station on Tuesday morning. An off-duty garda…
The Agenda"Comparison Between Hares and Domesticated Pets is Nonsense", Fianna Fáil TD Tells LMFM Ahead of Hare Coursing Ban Motion - 06/07/2026
TDs clashed in the Dáil last week over the Government's decision to oppose legislation that would ban hare coursing. A bill brought forward by Deputy Paul…
The AgendaThe Unanswered Death of Kelly Lynch: New Documentary Seeks the Truth - 06/07/2026
A powerful new RTÉ documentary airing this week tells the story of a young Monaghan woman's death and her family's relentless search for answers.The Girl in…