The Agenda

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 pitch.

This morning on The Agenda, we heard from Louth GAA Chair Sean McClean ahead of the biggest game in a generation, while passionate supporters share what a place in the final would mean.

Plus, avid fans Hess Matthews and Jim McQuillan tell us about their new anthem, "These Men Are Boys No More," written to celebrate the team's remarkable journey.

An absolutely stunning song performed by Rapscallion in Drogheda.
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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 intimidation, reckless behaviour and damage, with many families now afraid to use local parks.

This morning on The Agenda, we heard about why calls are growing for tougher action to restore safety and peace of mind in the community.
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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 years in her council home.

She claims the property has been overrun by rats, plagued by damp and mould, and left with poor insulation despite repeated pleas for help.

Karen says she has killed more than 100 rats and spent thousands of euro of her own money trying to make the house safe for her family, including her autistic son.

Now, after years of frustration, she's speaking out publicly in the hope that her story will finally lead to action.
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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 homes, farms and businesses during planned road closures.

A local farmer (and Aontu rep) says carers, livestock owners and people who rely on the roads every day are worried about how they’ll get through during the busy weekend.

We heard the concerns being raised from those living and working in the area, and what they say needs to happen to ensure local residents aren’t left cut off.

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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 European Parliament and an ongoing investigation into exports linked to Russia's war industry.

We spoke to Minister of State for European Affairs and Meath East Fianna Fáil TD, Thomas Byrne, about Ireland's position, the growing scrutiny, and what could happen next.
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