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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 13:50
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 11:10
Major tailbacks in Carrick-on-Shannon today as blockades continue
There are reports of a blockade on the N4 in Carrick-on-Shannon this morning, while delays are expected again today.
Apr 10, 2026 10:17
Body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell being exhumed
His official cause of death was a heart attack, but his family believes he was violently attacked beforehand.
Apr 10, 2026 09:49
Local councillor says ongoing protests could impact school bus operators
Schools are set to reopen on Monday with transport operators facing increased fuel costs.
Apr 10, 2026 09:15
Gardaí investigate two-vehicle collision in Ballymahon
Gardaí are continuing to investigate.
Apr 10, 2026 08:49
People urged to 'keep their heads' as filling stations run out of fuel
The head of fuels for Ireland says its a significant number, and it could reach up to 500 if there is no improvement by the end of the day.
Apr 10, 2026 08:13
Body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell to be exhumed today
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 07:16Shannonside Newsletter
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