{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68f0be3d1a1c560821ef5f34?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘Emotional Distress for Louth Children and Community’ – Local Playground Vandals Strike Again - 16/10/2025","description":"<p>A popular Drogheda playground has been vandalised for the second time this year, Louth County Council confirmed.</p><p><br></p><p>The local authority has strongly condemned the recent act of vandalism at Moneymore Playground in Drogheda in the last week which caused “significant damage to the facilities, creating a safety hazard and resulting in substantial repair costs.”</p><p><br></p><p>The council said the estimated cost of repairs, including the replacement of the safety surface, removal of damaged equipment, and associated works, is approximately €5,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Mayor of Drogheda, Michelle Hall, said damage to the playground had an impact on the whole community.</p><p><br></p><p>Michelle Hall joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}