Yes, we vary the topics here and in this episode we discuss with north county Dublin resident news reporter for the Irish Independent Laura Lynott her career in journalism and with former journalist Dundalk resident and Head of Communications at Fingal County Council Gerry Mc Dermott, the future of print media. Gerry tells us about…

I spoke to some women living in Balbriggan having fled the war in Ukraine. All were grateful for the response both by the Irish state but also the Irish people for their support in helping people to find safety in Ireland. I spoke to Nadia and her daughter Ivana who fled Bucha just as the…

With Marks & Spencer pulling out, the D Hotel changing use, in addition to the fact that there are over 100 vacant properties in Drogheda town centre, we look at whether it is possible to rebuild the town with a vibrant centre at its core. In these discussions, we explore solutions that might help regenerate…

Rush based comedian Steve Cummins discusses his career in comedy and the night time economy. In this episode, we interview Comedian and MC at the Laughter Lounge Steve Cummins. As someone who has been making his living from the night time economy, we get Steve’s take on how things are. In 2000, there were over…

Local elections can be important but many people aren’t aware of what their local council does and what difference local elections make. In this episode, we discuss with Ex Sinn Fein and Labour Councillor Killian Forde the role of a councillor, councils and what to expect in the campaign in the run up to election…

In this episode, we are joined by Conan Byrne, former Professional footballer, stellar League of Ireland legend, who had stints at UCD, Sporting Fingal, St Patricks Athletic, Shelbourne and Glenavon in the Irish League. Conan lives in Swords and is now a school teacher in Rush. Last week, saw a record 10,000 fans at Tallaght…

For the past number of years, we have been impacted by what is commonly referred to as the Cost of Living crisis. Food, rent, mortgages, energy costs have all increased so much, yet our incomes haven’t risen to match. In this episode, we are joined by Food writer and Irish Examiner Balbriggan resident Caitriona Redmond…

Today, it is a school like any other but not so long ago in a bygone era, it was the Franciscan boarding school for boys. By 2015, when the school transferred to the public sector, there were 250 pupils left – mostly day pupils and they included boys and girls. In 1991, there were 600…

In this episode, we discuss with Teacher Kevin Curran what it is like to teach in Balbriggan. The town with Ireland’s youngest and most diverse population has been subject to much attention. From discourse about gangs to the Newstalk 3 part feature on youth in Balbriggan, the M1 Podcast figures it an opportune time to…