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The Midweek Podcast: Crime prevention, Laois man leads latest Lebanon mission and music from Shadybird

On this month’s crime prevention segment on the LaoisToday Midweek Podcast, Garda Sergeant Graham Kavanagh discussed the lifting of restrictions and how people will now be venturing from their homes.

Sergeant Kavanagh is encouraging people to make sure their houses are fully protected and has some important tips to ensure you don’t become a victim of burglary crime.

Also on this week’s podcast, Steven Miller hears from Lieutenant Colonel Conor Bates from Clonaslee who will shortly be leading a over 300 members of the Irish Defence Forces to the Lebanon to continue the ongoing peace keeping mission over there.

Connr chats about the six-month trip and what it will entail, quarantining in the Glen of Imaal and the support and sacrifices the army families make when saying farewell to their loved ones.

Brian Killeen, a member of the band ShadyBird, also joins us to discuss his own music and that of his new band.

Their new single ‘Those Cruel Mornings’ is available to download now and you can have a listen at the end of the podcast.

The Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday is presented by Portlaoise native Paul Downey and is available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts. 

You can listen to it below on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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