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Ireland Fuel Protests Enter Day Five as Garda Declares Exceptional Event and 500 Stations Run Dry

An Garda Síochána has declared an 'exceptional event' as Ireland's fuel protests entered their fifth day on 11 April 2026, with around 500 service stations running dry and blockades of key refineries and depots causing widespread disruption. The government is finalising an emergency fuel support package but insists no announcement will be made until blockades are lifted.

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Ireland Fuel Protests: Defence Forces Called In as Crisis Enters Fourth Day and Forecourts Run Dry

Ireland's nationwide fuel protests entered their fourth day on 10 April as the government called in the Defence Forces to clear blockades of fuel depots and major roads, with up to 500 petrol stations facing running dry and emergency services warning they may soon be unable to access fuel. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the protests had gone 'beyond legitimate protest' as the HSE reported patients missing vital medical appointments.

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3 min read10 Apr 2026

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Irish Fuel Protests Escalate, Causing Widespread Disruption

Nationwide fuel protests in Ireland have entered their third day, causing severe traffic chaos and travel misery across the country. Protesters are demanding government intervention to cap soaring diesel prices, and their blockades have led to panic buying and fuel shortages at petrol stations.

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3 min read9 Apr 2026

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Ireland Fuel Protests: Army Called In as Taoiseach Brands Cork Refinery Blockade 'Act of National Sabotage'

Ireland's fuel protests have entered their third day, with the government calling in the Defence Forces to remove vehicles blocking fuel depots as the Taoiseach brands the blockade of the Whitegate oil refinery an 'act of national sabotage'. Protesters are demanding a cap on fuel prices and the removal of carbon tax, causing widespread disruption to roads and public transport across the country.

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4 min read9 Apr 2026

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Taoiseach Condemns Fuel Protests as Blockades Cause Nationwide Gridlock in Ireland

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned nationwide fuel price protests as an 'act of national sabotage' after demonstrators blockaded Ireland's only oil refinery and caused major traffic disruption across Dublin for a third day. The government has refused to negotiate directly with protest organisers, insisting it will only engage with recognised industry bodies.

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3 min read9 Apr 2026

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Irish Housing Market Cools as Asking-Price Inflation Falls to Two-Year Low

The rate of asking-price inflation for Irish residential properties has fallen to its lowest level in over two years, according to new data published on 9 April. Despite the slowdown, the market remains highly competitive, with the median property selling at 7 per cent above asking price in March.

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3 min read9 Apr 2026

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Ireland's Fuel Protests Enter Second Day as Depots Blockaded and Dublin Brought to Standstill

Fuel price protests entered their second day across Ireland on Wednesday, with demonstrators blockading fuel depots in Galway, Cork, and Limerick and bringing Dublin city centre to a standstill. Protesters are demanding price caps on fuel and the removal of carbon tax, with the government condemning the disruption as 'wrong' and not in the national interest.

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3 min read8 Apr 2026

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Former Garda Superintendent and Serving Officer Charged in Organised Crime Investigation

A former Garda superintendent and a serving officer have appeared in Dublin District Court facing serious charges including bribery, facilitating organised crime, and perverting the course of justice. The case, brought by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, is one of the most significant corruption cases involving Garda members in recent years.

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3 min read8 Apr 2026

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Irish Primary Teachers Set for Strike Ballot After Government 'Breach of Faith' on Pay

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation has passed a motion to ballot primary school teachers on industrial action after the government failed to deliver €18 million in overdue pay since September. INTO president Anne Horan described the delay as a 'massive breach of faith', warning that a nationwide vote will proceed if the issue is not resolved by the end of April. The dispute comes amid a wider teacher recruitment and retention crisis across Ireland.

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3 min read7 Apr 2026

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Ireland Marks 110th Anniversary of Easter Rising at GPO in Dublin

Ireland held its 110th State Commemoration of the Easter Rising at the GPO in Dublin on Easter Sunday, with President Catherine Connolly laying a wreath in her first commemoration as president. Thousands lined O'Connell Street for the ceremony, which included the reading of the 1916 Proclamation by Captain Eva Houlihan.

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3 min read6 Apr 2026

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Ireland Fuel Crisis: Opposition Demands Dáil Recall as Petrol Prices Soar

Opposition parties in Ireland are demanding the Dáil be recalled from its Easter recess to address soaring fuel prices, with petrol reaching €2.08 per litre and diesel hitting €2.14 in some areas. The government has rejected calls for an emergency recall, saying it would be premature to announce further measures.

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3 min read6 Apr 2026

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Storm Dave Leaves 18,000 Without Power Across Ireland as Easter Weekend Disrupted

Storm Dave left approximately 18,000 homes and businesses without power across Ireland over the Easter weekend, causing widespread travel disruption including 17 flight cancellations at Dublin Airport and the suspension of ferry sailings between Belfast and Scotland. ESB Networks crews worked to restore power as the storm brought gusts of up to 70 mph.

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2 min read5 Apr 2026