Oct 6, 202629 min
The work of Meath’s Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) is explored with a particular focus on domestic violence. Based in the headquarters of Meath County Council, Meath LCSP co-ordinator Gemma Ryan explains what...
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Local Lens
Hosted by Meath County Council · government · EN
About this Podcast:
Local Lens is brought to you by Meath County Council. Delivering over 1,000 services to more than 220,000 people, it is one of the busiest local authorities in the country.On Local Lens we meet the people involved in delivering those services, find out what drives them and ask what plans there are for the future.There are also contributions from residents of Meath who have accessed services.Presented by Elaine Keogh, the executive producer/editor is Ailish Shaw.Contact: locallens@meathcoco.ie
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What is Local Lens about?
Local Lens is brought to you by Meath County Council. Delivering over 1,000 services to more than 220,000 people, it is one of the busiest local authorities in the country. On Local Lens we meet the people involved in delivering those services, find out what drives them and ask what plans there are for the future.
Who hosts Local Lens?
Local Lens is hosted by Meath County Council. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
What has Local Lens covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Community Safety in Action: Working Together to Address Domestic Abuse in Meath" (6 October 2026, 29 minutes), "Stepping Forward: Participation, Representation and Local Democracy" (8 September 2026, 40 minutes), and "The EU Presidency and what it means for County Meath" (7 July 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does Local Lens publish?
Local Lens publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Local Lens?
Booking probability for Local Lens is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Local Lens requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Local Lens's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Local Lens are Government & Politics. Local Lens has a government audience.
About the host
Meath County Council hosts Local Lens, a government podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Sep 8, 202640 minMeath County Council’s longest serving councillor, Brian Fitzgerald, and it’s first black female councillor, Yemi Adenuga, join gender and politics researcher Claire McGing to look at participation and representation in...
Jul 7, 202632 minJuly sees the start of Ireland’s six month term holding the Presidency of the European Union. In advance of a particularly busy time for her Department, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Meath TD Helen McEntee, recorded...
Episode #12
Celebrating the Boyne Valley
Jun 2, 202635 minS0<p>Celebrating the Boyne Valley in the context of tourism, heritage and the related drivers of economic growth and jobs in county Meath, are discussed in this month’s episode.<br> <br>With topics ranging from Newgrange...
May 5, 202636 minS0<p>The future of Meath’s civil society hinges on the participation and democratic investment of its younger citizens. The engine of our society—Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012—has often struggled to make the crucial...
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Episode #10
Living Your Best and Longest Life. Age Friendly Ireland and the role of Meath County Council.
Apr 7, 202635 minS0<p>How can we live our best and longest life? It is a question that we all ponder as we age.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode looks at what is happening in county Meath, and nationally, to help us to ‘age in place’ and as...
- Mar 3, 202639 minS0
<p>As Local Enterprise Week approaches, this episode of Local Lens takes you inside Thrive – Meath County Council’s new Centre of Business Excellence and the county’s most ambitious step yet in delivering seamless...
Episode #8
Emergency Ready: Meath Response
Feb 3, 202640 minS0<p>Being emergency-ready is a priority for Meath County Council. In this episode, listeners are encouraged to sign up to MapAlerter.ie to receive free text alerts from the local authority so they too can prepare for...
Jan 6, 202637 minS0<p>The Meath electorate vote every five years and how those voters, and the forty councillors they elect, influence the decisions in county Meath are discussed in the first episode of Local Lens in 2026.</p><p>The...
- Mar 25, 202531 minS0
<p>In a wide ranging conversation with Kieran Kehoe, the Chief Executive of Meath County Council, we hear about his vision to improve the quality of life for people who have made, or want to make, their home in county...
- Mar 18, 202541 minS0
<p>Did you know Meath has 9 decarbonisation zones? Or that for the first time in over thirty years Bettystown has Blue Flag status confirming it has the same amenities and standards as Blue Flag beaches found in other...
Episode #4
Pathways to Sustainable Transport
Mar 11, 202529 minS0<p>Meath could have one of the most sustainable stretches of road in the country! On this episode we find out where it is and why it is part of the council’s response to becoming more sustainable in all areas of...
Episode #3
Finding Home: Housing Support Insights
Mar 4, 202532 minS0<p>Helping to provide homes is one of the most important areas of service of any county council. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a complex and complicated service area where there is a person or family behind every...
Episode #1
Meath - The Place and Space to Thrive
Feb 25, 202530 minS0<p>Why a podcast and why now? Communications Manager Ailish Shaw talks about Local Lens, what listeners can expect and how residents of Meath can get in touch. </p><p><br></p><p>The first guest is Dara McGowan, Director...
Episode #2
Exploring Meath’s Cultural Treasures
Feb 25, 202534 minS0<p>Meath is the Royal county and this episode looks at some of its cultural richness and how the council engages with the community in this area. </p><p><br></p><p>Librarian Aoife Carberry talks about the immense reach...
Episode #1
Series Trailer
Feb 13, 20251 minS0<p>County Meath - The Royal County.</p><p><br></p><p>Home to over 220,000 people and where Meath County Council deliver more than 1,000 services and this is Local lens, a Podcast where you can find out more about those...
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