LMFM

LMFM

LMFM is the local radio station for counties Louth and Meath. It is the largest franchise area outside of Dublin and Cork. Its broadcast area stretches from the border with Northern Ireland to the M50 and includes the major population centres of Dundalk, Drogheda, Navan and Ashbourne.

Established in 1989 LMFM has dominated radio listenership in the Louth Meath area for the last 20 years commanding on average 30% of all the time spent listening to radio. More than 70,000 people tune in on a daily basis. LMFM has built its success on quality, offering a varied and comprehensive range of programmes professionally produced and presented and designed to appeal to the maximum audience. The broadcast of local information in an entertaining and timely manner lies at the core of our programmes.

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November 27, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 24 – UN Temperature concerns and SEAI Projections Report

Looking to start your sustainable energy journey? Find out more here on how you can get started. Individual Impact Everyday from the moment we get up, we are using energy. From taking a shower, to making breakfast, and travelling to[...]

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November 27, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 24 – UN Temperature concerns and SEAI Projections Report

Every year the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland produces a national projections report which examines how it believes current government policy on sustainable energy will impact they way we use energy in the future and what that means in terms of our future energy related emissions. More

November 27, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 23 – Cigarette butts, and their impact on the environment

What can we do?

  • Dispose of your cigarette butts in the appropriate bin
  • If there is no suitable bin nearby, carry around a portable ashtray or make your own by cleaning out[...]

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November 27, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 23 – Cigarette butts, and their impact on the environment

This week we are highlighting the issue of waste generated from cigarette butts, and the impact it is having on the environment. A new campaign aimed at targeting the issue is currently running until the end of November and has one simple message “Butts are for[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 22 – Sustainability in Business

Circular economy: definition, importance and benefits (Source: European Parliament) The circular economy: find out what it means, how it benefits you, the environment and our economy. The European Union produces more than 2.2 billion tonnes of waste every year. It[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 22 – Sustainability in Business

This week, we hear about what businesses can do to ensure that 'sustainability' is not just a buzzword in their company ideology. Refurbed are a company who use the circular economy as their business template to help reuse parts of electrical goods to then refurbish these goods[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 21 – Dunleer Energy Team and EU Commission Maros Sefcovic

SEC Tip Sheet If you are a Sustainable Energy Community, the services outlined below are what the Energy Team can provide to your community. Education To help inspire and recruit homeowners to become involved in a Sustainable Energy Community retrofit[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 20 – Refurbed and E-Waste

This week’s episode is looking at E-Waste and how a circular economy might be the way forward for business and also for the average person to help reduce e-waste and help the environment. We talked with Padraig Power, Senior Marketing Manager for Global Operations at refurbed. More

November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 20 – Recycling Electronics

1.Check Product Lifespan. Do some research when you’re ready to buy a new product. Make sure it’s one that won’t break easily or become damaged shortly after you purchase it. In other words, look for products likely to[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 21 – Dunleer Energy Team and EU Commission Maros Sefcovic

In 2015, members of the community in Dunleer in County Louth came together to establish the Dunleer Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) a member of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) SEC network.  The Group's vision was to provide leadership to communities on addressing the challenges of[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 19 – Lough Neagh Algae Bloom

Did you know? Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Ireland and the largest body of freshwater in Britain and Ireland. It has a surface area of 383km2 and borders five of the six counties in[...]

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November 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 19 – Lough Neagh Algae Bloom

Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Ireland and the largest body of freshwater in Britain and Ireland. It has a surface area of 383km2 and borders five of the six counties in Northern Ireland.  The Lough is currently suffering from a[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 18 – Cloth Nappy Library Ireland

There are a number of benefits to using cloth nappies -benefits for baby, parents and our planet! Most people who choose cloth do so for multiple reasons. From birth to potty training most babies will use thousands of disposable[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 18 – Cloth Nappy Library Ireland

The European Union’s flagship environmental policies have delivered results, according to the President of the European Commission.  The EU’s Green Deal aims to cut emissions and improve the environment in exchange for billions of Euro of investment in renewables and green industries.  In a speech[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 17 – Trim Air Quality Project

This week we heard from Meath County Council about the Trim Air Quality Project. The local authority has been shortlisted for two awards in the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2023. One of the nominations is in the 'Climate Change' category where the County Council[...]

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October 12, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 17 – Trim Air Quality Project

About the Trim Air Quality Project Objectives

  • Build a highly secure, scalable, open-source, cloud-based data capture and analytics platform
  • Collect and process data from air quality sensors as well as other sources
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October 12, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 16 – Improving Air Quality

What can I do? What's needed to help improve Ireland's air quality? What can I do? We can all help improve the quality of the air that we breathe:

  • Reduce Particulate Matter (PM) pollution from home heating:
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October 12, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 16 – Make a Wish & EPA Air Quality

On this week's episode we hear about a magical woodland in Co. Louth taking part in the fight against climate change and the latest EPA Air Quality Report. The Make-A-Wish Woodland, comprising 8,000 trees, has been officially opened in Richardstown in County Louth. The children's[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 15 – SEAI Final Energy Balance Part 2

    10 Tips for Saving Energy at Home and On-The-Move  

  1. When using your thermostat, reduce the temperature by 1°C and you could save 10%
  2. Heat it when you need it - use timers or smart heating controls to[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 15 – SEAI Final Energy Balance Part 2

On last week’s episode, we looked at how much energy we used last year and what effect this is having on the environment. This week, Lee Carroll from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is back again but this time, he takes a look[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 14 – SEAI Final Energy Balance Part 1

10 Key Insights from the SEAI’s Final Energy Balance for 2022  

  1. Ireland’s energy demand in 2022 was 4.8% higher than in 2021
 
  1. This overall year-on-year increase was largely driven by a 20.1% increase in energy[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 14 – SEAI Final Energy Balance Part 1

Energy is a hot topic of conversation at the moment. Everyone has faced higher energy bills since Russia invaded Ukraine last year with providers only now starting to reduce their prices. But just how much energy are we using, where is Ireland’s energy coming from and[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 13 – Síolta Chroí Co-operative Farming

  Síolta Chroí are based in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and aim to restore Ireland’s ecosystems and communities. The group plan to do this through three unique strands:

  1. Education focused on regenerative cultures
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September 26, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 13 – Síolta Chroí Co-operative Farming

Listen back to this week's episode as we look at Síolta Chroí Co-operative Farming in Monaghan. For more in this series listen back to LMFM every Tuesday 12.45pm.[...]

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August 28, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 12 – Sick of Plastic Community Group in Trim

The Environmental Protection Agency's latest figures on packaging waste confirm that plastics present a serious challenge. Only 28% of plastic packaging waste was recycled in 2021, a long way off the 2025 EU target of 50%. The majority of Ireland’s plastic packaging waste is[...]

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August 28, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 12 – Sick of Plastic?

  Here are some tips for how you can reduce your plastic use:

  • Bring your lunch to work. It’s cheaper, generally healthier, and much better for the planet than buying food & drink in single-use plastic packaging. More

August 28, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 11 – Endangered Species in Dundalk Bay and Estuary

10 Ways to Help Our Ocean   Around Home

  1. Conserve Water
Use less water so excess run-off and wastewater will not flow into the ocean  
  1. Reduce Pollutants
Choose non-toxic chemicals and dispose of herbicides, pesticides, and cleaning products properly   More

August 28, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 11 – Endangered Species in Dundalk Bay and Estuary

On last week’s episode, we heard from Aoife O'Mahony from Fair Seas about the Special Areas of Conservation - or SACs - in Ireland’s oceans and what needs to be done to better protect our marine life. This week, Aoife’s colleague, Grace Carr, who is[...]

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August 28, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 10 – Dundalk Bay SAC

  Fair Seas’ 10 Key Asks for Ireland’s New Marine Protected Area Legislation

  1. Strengthen language defining the 30% MPA (Marine Protected Areas) by 2030 target
The language within the bill must be much stronger than it currently is outlined in the[...]

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August 28, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 10 – Dundalk Bay SAC

Dundalk Bay stretches 16 kilometres from the Castletown River along the Cooley Peninsula in the north to Annagassan in the south. Part of the bay is protected as a Special Area of Conservation - or SAC - due to a number of habitats that are listed[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 9 – Impact of hottest July on record

  Everyone can help limit climate change. From the way we travel, to the electricity we use and the food we eat, we can make a difference. Start with these ten actions to help tackle the climate crisis. Save energy at home More

August 6, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 9 – Impact of hottest July on record

Climate scientists have predicted that July 2023 will likely go down as the warmest July on record across the world and possibly the warmest July in at least 120,000 years. According to the Washington Post, China registered an all-time high temperature for the[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 8 – Carbon Footprints for Farmers

  Carbon Emissions - Know your number As farmers, you are being asked to reduce GHG emissions from your farming system to control global warming. To do this you need to know the current carbon emissions for your farm. Over 54,000 dairy[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 8 – Future of Dairy Industry in Ireland

Listen back to this week's episode from LMFM in the Ours to Protect series. Thousands of dairy farmers attended Moorepark’23, the Teagasc National Dairy Event, which took place recently. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Securing a Sustainable Future’. Since milk quota removal the dairy industry[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 7 – The Switch to Solar

  TOP TIPS WHEN CONSIDERING THE SWITCH TO SOLAR How do commercial solar panels differ from domestic panels? Solar panels for businesses average 1.9m by 1.2m and are larger than panels installed on the roofs of domestic premises, which normally measure 1.7m by[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 7 – EU efforts to help renewable energy profits

  Listen back to this week's episode as we hear from the European Commission on how it can help Ireland to reduce “bottlenecks” in planning permits for renewable energy projects. But first, businesses in Louth and Meath that switch to solar power can expect their new energy[...]

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July 25, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 6 – Green for Micro – Ten ways to turn your business green

  1. Rent IT equipment rather than buy it
If you tend to use laptops, iPads, projectors and other IT equipment fairly sporadically, consider hiring the technology you need rather than buying it outright. It can be cheaper as there’s no[...]

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July 25, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 6 – Green for Micro – a sustainable business initiative

On this week’s episode, we find out about a free initiative that is now open to a whole new range of local businesses in Louth and Meath to help them become more sustainable.   Green for Micro is a free programme that helps small businesses take the[...]

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July 25, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 5 – What about that Weather?

Listen back to this weeks episode from LMFM With multiple warnings that the planet is getting warmer at an alarming rate, we speak to Met Éireann about what is going on in the world. Also in this week’s episode, the organisers of the upcoming Skerries Wild Bee Festival[...]

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July 25, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 5 – Top Ten Ways to Help Pollinators

   

  1. Don’t mow, let it grow!
Reduce mowing to allow native wildflowers like Dandelions, Clover and Birds-foot Trefoil to naturally return over time  
  1. Manage native hedgerows for biodiversity
The more blossom your hedgerow has in spring, the[...]

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July 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 4 – Focus on Agriculture and Climate Action and Sustainability

In this week’s episode, local farmer Dermot Heaney tells us how he managed to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions being emitted from his dairy farm in Co. Meath while still maintaining profitability and productivity through taking part in the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme.   Climate[...]

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July 7, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 4 – Focus on Agriculture and Climate Action and Sustainability

Tips to reduce Gaseous Emissions on your Dairy Farm   Use protected urea Apply protected urea instead of CAN/straight urea   Apply lime Identify fields low in pH using soil analysis   Build or maintain soil fertility Continue to use P & K fertilisers such[...]

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July 3, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 3 – Green Start Ups and a European Conference on Climate Change

On this week's episode we’ll be hearing about the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference, which has been taking place in Dublin this past week.  The ECCA is Europe’s flagship conference on climate change adaptation in Europe and it’s the first time the event is being held[...]

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July 3, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tips 3 – How to efficiently charge your Electric Vehicle

  Tips for EV Charging: Main charging types An EV battery is charged by connecting the vehicle to a charge point using a charging cable. Most vehicles have a standard charge and a fast charge. This can be through a single connector or[...]

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June 22, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tip sheet 2 – GIY and the EPA

GIY 'To Do List' Tip Sheet for June:

  • Watering and weeding duties step up a notch – the tunnel/greenhouse in particular will require a good deal of water from now on. Watch the weather and water outside as required. Water in the morning if possible.
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June 22, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 2 – GIY and the EPA

This week we hear from Nell Ward from Get Ireland Growing and Wayne Trodd, Scientific Officer with the Environmental Protection Agency. Social enterprise GIY are calling on people and communities across Ireland to participate in their annual 'Get Ireland Growing' Campaign. Launching tomorrow, on the summer solstice[...]

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June 15, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Episode 1

Listen back to LMFMs first episode in 'Ours to Protect' series. Hear from President Michael D. Higgins on the importance of local radio and climate change coverage, Bernadine Carry, Meath County Council's Environment Officer, hear from Pupils from St. Paul's National School, Walshestown, in Co. Louth who[...]

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June 15, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Weekly Tip 1 – How to Reduce Food Waste

This week LMFM looked at the importance of reducing food waste and better recycling of the waste we generate.  Reducing food waste is one of the most effective actions you can take to help fight climate change. Any step[...]

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June 9, 2023

TITLE: LMFM – Episode 1 – The Panel

Listen back to LMFM first programme in the 'Ours To Protect' series. On Tuesday Gerry Kelly was by gardener Nicky Kyle and Louth Conservation Ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Jennifer Lynch.   Jennifer spoke about one of the biggest problems at this time[...]

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