{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a16c5d8c92816b5441ad811?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth Councillor Issues Urgent Appeal as Clogherhead Beach Left Covered in Litter Amid Warm Spell - 27/05/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1779872228273-cb79fd1b-7812-45dd-a0a9-9b22c8f03113.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A local councillor has issued a strong appeal to the public following a disappointing surge in littering at Clogherhead Beach during a recent spell of good weather.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Despite the majority of visitors behaving responsibly, a number of beachgoers have left behind rubbish including bottles, cans, food waste and disposable barbecues, causing damage to the dunes and posing a risk to wildlife.</p><p><br></p><p>The scenes come just days after Clogherhead regained its Blue Flag status, alongside Port Beach and Templetown Beach — a recognition of the coastline’s high environmental standards and the efforts of the local community to maintain them.</p><p><br></p><p>Drogheda Rural and Clogherhead Independent Councillor Declan Power says the latest incidents are deeply disappointing and is urging visitors to take responsibility for their waste when visiting the beach.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Power joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}