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WATCH: Major fuel protest ongoing in Longford town, causing traffic backlogs
Lines of vehicles are circling the outskirts of the town, driving very slowly.
Apr 11, 2026 14:00
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
Liam Farrell's exhumation is 'big turning point', says son
The 87-year-old's body was exhumed from Cloonmorris Cemetery in Bornacoola today.
Apr 10, 2026 20:23
WATCH: Major tailbacks continue in Carrick as tractors crawl in fuel protest
Several tractors have been circling the town all day, in a protest over fuel prices.
Apr 10, 2026 19:53
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
Carrick pharmacy couldn't get medicine delivery today due to 'chaotic' protest
Vehicles have been circling the town today, as part of the protests.
Apr 10, 2026 16:23
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
PODCAST: Cold case chief says Liam Farrell's death could be upgraded after exhumation
The Leitrim man's body was exhumed this morning - six years after he died.
Apr 10, 2026 13:57
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 13:50Shannonside Newsletter
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