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Fuel protests continuing along N4 bypass in Longford Town today
It's resuming action from previous days, where a slow-moving convoy of tractors and vehicles looped around the Red Cow Roundabout and down along the N4.
Apr 11, 2026 10:53
Local fuel protester says demonstrations will end if carbon tax is scrapped
There were major tailbacks in Carrick-on-Shannon yesterday.
Apr 11, 2026 09:18
Ministers to meet with haulage and farming reps today for negotiation talks
It comes as nationwide fuel protests enter a fifth day, with around 500 of the country's 1 thousand 600 filling stations out of petrol and diesel.
Apr 11, 2026 08:21
Rossies descend on New York for Connacht senior football championship match
The game throws in at 8pm Irish time this Sunday with live coverage on Shannonside Sport.
Apr 10, 2026 17:26
Solution to fuel crisis must be found quickly - Longford Chamber of Commerce president
National farming and haulier organisations have been meeting with the government over rising fuel costs.
Apr 10, 2026 17:12
Roscommon-based agri contractor to take part in government fuel talks this afternoon
The government is set to meet with haulier and farming representative bodies at 2:30pm today to discuss intervention measures and the ongoing fuel protests.
Apr 10, 2026 14:09
Longford councillor says people are 'panic-buying' as fuel supply running dry
Nationally, there are fears up to 500 petrol stations could run dry by the end of today, if protesters continue to block fuel ports.
Apr 10, 2026 14:01
Senator says new raft of fuel measures to be announced this evening
Robbie Gallagher's comments come ahead of a meeting between Ministers and representative organisations this afternoon.
Apr 10, 2026 13:50
Leitrim farmer on O'Connell street says support for protest is strong
Government will be meeting with official haulier, farming and forestry representative bodies later today, but despite claims last night its understood they won't be talking to protesters.
Apr 10, 2026 11:13
Appeal for information reissued over case of Liam Farrell
The 87-year-old was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020 in a bloodied and bruised state.
Apr 10, 2026 11:10Shannonside Newsletter
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