{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/697b37efb4be99fbd86a4949?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Concerns Raised by Louth Councillor Over Potholes at M1 Retail Park - 29/01/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1769682916151-80e2312b-1b08-4bd9-a111-fb040f3cdead.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A councillor has raised concerns about the growing number of potholes around the M1 Retail Park with the daily surge of traffic in the area.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Eric Donovan has raised the issue with the company that owns the retail park and is hoping something can be done about it.</p><p><br></p><p>He said: \"The M1 Retail Park is getting a bit out of hand recently with the defects on the road between the two roundabouts.</p><p><br></p><p>\"Through the Council I have contacted the company who operates the M1 RP and I am hopeful this will be addressed in a timely manner.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Local motorists are also complaining about the state of the road at the Hill of Rath roundabout which is also said to be in bad condition.</p><p><br></p><p>Sinn Fein Councillor in the area, Eric Donovan, joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}