A protest against fuel prices has been taking place on the outskirts of Longford town. Hauliers, farmers, contractors and other motorists set off from Bishopsgate earlier this afternoon. They're taking part in a slow moving protest along the N4 protest. James Donnelly is a Sinn Féin activist based in Edgeworthstown. He says people have turned out in force this afternoon:
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Protest against fuel prices taking place in Longford town
Apr 9, 2026 17:16
Hauliers, farmers, contractors and other motorists set off from Bishopsgate earlier this afternoon.
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