Fears Child Could be Killed in Rathmullen Park in Drogheda - 10/06/2026

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.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.Residents are now calling for traffic calming measures, including ramps, to be installed as a matter of urgency. Sinn Féin councillor Debbie McCole recently met with local people and says their concerns are growing as the problem continues unchecked.Councillor McCole joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.