{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a292997262000e47574ca59?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fears Child Could be Killed in Rathmullen Park in Drogheda - 10/06/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1781079649632-34e8cbf2-78a9-428b-985f-36fdb746711c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Residents of Rathmullen Park in Drogheda say they fear it is only a matter of time before a child is seriously injured unless urgent action is taken to tackle speeding in the area.</p><p><br></p><p>The concerns centre on the route linking the estate with Ballsgrove, where locals say vehicles regularly travel at excessive speeds. The area has also been described as a \"rat run\" for scramblers and scooters, creating significant safety concerns for families living in more than 40 homes nearby.</p><p><br></p><p>Residents are now calling for traffic calming measures, including ramps, to be installed as a matter of urgency. </p><p><br></p><p>Sinn Féin councillor Debbie McCole recently met with local people and says their concerns are growing as the problem continues unchecked.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor McCole 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 "}