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WATCH: Major fuel protest ongoing in Longford town, causing traffic backlogs

Apr 11, 2026 14:00
By Eoghan Murphy
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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.

A large fuel protest is under way in Longford town, involving tractors, trucks, vans and cars.

Lines of vehicles are circling the outskirts of the town, driving very slowly.

Some of them are carrying placards, reading: 'No fuel, no farmers, no food' and 'Fuel protest, Ireland needs action'.

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This protester, Paul from Kenagh, spoke to Eoghan Murphy before taking part in his tractor, while you can watch videos of the protest below:

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