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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 8 MIN

Access Road to Secluded Beach in East Meath an ‘Accident Waiting to Happen’ - 01/07/2026

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Residents and regular visitors are calling for urgent action to repair the road leading to Benhead Beach near Gormanston, saying its condition has deteriorated to the point where it poses a serious safety risk.The access road, which serves one of the north-east's most popular and secluded beaches, has become badly damaged with large potholes, prompting concerns from locals that someone could be injured if repairs are not carried out soon.The issue has been highlighted by the Benhead Babies swimming group, whose members use the beach throughout the year. They have been lobbying local councillors and Meath County Council to address what they say is a long-standing problem.We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents and regular visitors are calling for urgent action to repair the road leading to Benhead Beach near Gormanston, saying its condition has deteriorated to the point where it poses a serious safety risk.The access road, which serves one of the north-east's most popular and secluded beaches, has become badly damaged with large potholes, prompting concerns from locals that someone could be injured if repairs are not carried out soon.The issue has been highlighted by the Benhead Babies swimming group, whose members use the beach throughout the year. They have been lobbying local councillors and Meath County Council to address what they say is a long-standing problem.We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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