https://www.donegallive.ie https://www.donegallive.ie/images/logos/6/logo_colored.jpg https://www.donegallive.ie End fuel blockades or face ‘full rigours of the law’, protesters warned https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057887/end-fuel-blockades-or-face-full-rigours-of-the-law-protesters-warned.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057887/end-fuel-blockades-or-face-full-rigours-of-the-law-protesters-warned.html

Fuel demonstrations have moved from protests to “blockades” and any involvement from the Irish army in their management will be “limited and of a practical nature”, gardai have said. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed, as HGVs and t

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:35:11 GMT defence forces,dublin,fuel protesters,shawna coxon Staff Reporter Irish army called to remove vehicles blocking depots during fuel protests https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057832/irish-army-called-to-remove-vehicles-blocking-depots-during-fuel-protests.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057832/irish-army-called-to-remove-vehicles-blocking-depots-during-fuel-protests.html

The army has been called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a continuing protest across Ireland over rising fuel prices. The Justice Minister said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed. Protests over the Irish Government’s response to rising f

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:05:12 GMT fuel prices,fuel protests,iran,ireland,jim o'callaghan,martin heydon Staff Reporter Gardaí 'now moving to an enforcement phase' for protestors blocking critical infrastructure https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057814/gardai-now-moving-to-an-enforcement-phase-for-protestors-blocking-critical-infrastructure.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057814/gardai-now-moving-to-an-enforcement-phase-for-protestors-blocking-critical-infrastructure.html

Gardaí say the blockades are 'not tolerable and is against the law'
Fuel protests across Ireland have caused significant delays to traffic and the blocking of critical infrastructure is "not tolerable and is against the law", say Gardaí. Speaking today, Deputy Commissioner, Policing Operation

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:40:53 GMT An Garda Siochána,Roads,Fuel crisis Lili Lonergan Two men airlifted to hospital following horror crash as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057709/two-men-airlifted-to-hospital-following-horror-crash-as-gardai-urge-witnesses-to-come-forward.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057709/two-men-airlifted-to-hospital-following-horror-crash-as-gardai-urge-witnesses-to-come-forward.html

The two men, aged in their 30s, are being treated for serious injuries
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the R392 at Derrylough, Co. Longford on Wednesday evening, April 8, 2026. At approximately 6.45pm, Gardaí and emergency servic

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:28:20 GMT Longford,Roads,Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore Lili Lonergan 'We have a rule of law in this country' - Army deployed across Ireland amid fuel protests https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057682/we-have-a-rule-of-law-in-this-country-army-deployed-across-ireland-amid-fuel-protests.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057682/we-have-a-rule-of-law-in-this-country-army-deployed-across-ireland-amid-fuel-protests.html

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed
The army is set to be deployed across Ireland to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a protest over rising fuel prices. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that larg

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:55:51 GMT Fuel crisis,Government,Defence Forces Lili Lonergan Irish army called in to remove vehicles blocking depots as part of fuel protests https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057641/irish-army-called-in-to-remove-vehicles-blocking-depots-as-part-of-fuel-protests.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057641/irish-army-called-in-to-remove-vehicles-blocking-depots-as-part-of-fuel-protests.html

The Irish army has been called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a protest over rising fuel prices. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said he regarded roads as crit

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:05:20 GMT fuel prices,fuel protests,ireland,jim o'callaghan,martin heydon Staff Reporter WATCH: Passengers forced to disembark Irish Rail train after fire incident https://www.donegallive.ie/video/national-news/2057355/watch-passengers-forced-to-disembark-irish-rail-train-after-fire-incident.html https://www.donegallive.ie/video/national-news/2057355/watch-passengers-forced-to-disembark-irish-rail-train-after-fire-incident.html

Irish Rail have issued a statement on the incident, which occurred on the Dublin to Westport service
A reported fire on an Irish Rail train heading for Mayo forced passengers to disembark from the service on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred on the 12.45pm service travelling from Dublin

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:07:05 GMT Irish Rail,Dublin,Westport Oisin Bradley Government faces off with protesters over fuel prices https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057563/government-faces-off-with-protesters-over-fuel-prices.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057563/government-faces-off-with-protesters-over-fuel-prices.html

Protests over the Irish Government’s response to rising fuel prices are entering a third day, with actions so far involving the blocking of major routes and a refinery. The cost of petrol, diesel, and marked gas oil (“green diesel”) has soared as a result of the war in the Middle East and impacts on

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:05:14 GMT news Staff Reporter Fuel protest ‘an act of national sabotage’, says Micheal Martin https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057499/fuel-protest-an-act-of-national-sabotage-says-micheal-martin.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057499/fuel-protest-an-act-of-national-sabotage-says-micheal-martin.html

A blockade of an Irish oil refinery is “an act of national sabotage”, the country’s premier said, amid several co-ordinated protests over fuel prices. Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on motorways as well as blockades of fuel depots and major routes across

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:05:12 GMT dublin,fuel protests,micheal martin Staff Reporter ‘We’re in limbo’: Fuel protesters dig in over bid for Government meeting https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057424/were-in-limbo-fuel-protesters-dig-in-over-bid-for-government-meeting.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057424/were-in-limbo-fuel-protesters-dig-in-over-bid-for-government-meeting.html

Protests which have resulted in nationwide traffic disruption could “heat up”, according to a spokesman involved in a blockade of Dublin’s main thoroughfare. Protesters caused gridlock around Dublin city centre for a second day on Wednesday over rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran. Several t

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:05:12 GMT dublin,energy,farmers,fuel,iran,middle east Staff Reporter Statue would be ‘seal of approval’ for Dungarvan’s famous surfers https://www.donegallive.ie/news/northern-ireland/2057341/statue-would-be-seal-of-approval-for-dungarvans-famous-surfers.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/northern-ireland/2057341/statue-would-be-seal-of-approval-for-dungarvans-famous-surfers.html

A local volunteer has called for a statue to celebrate the “surfing seals” of a Co Waterford town. The seals are regularly spotted around Dungarvan Harbour, but most famously when atop a paddleboard fixed in the River Colligan in the centre of the town. The colony is said to consist of around nine s

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:13 GMT animals,dungarvan,marine life,seal rescue ireland,surfing seals,wildlife Staff Reporter Have you seen Julia? Search underway for 16-year-old girl missing two days https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057290/have-you-seen-julia-search-underway-for-16-year-old-girl-missing-two-days.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057290/have-you-seen-julia-search-underway-for-16-year-old-girl-missing-two-days.html

Julia Tache was reported missing on Sunday from Cavan
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Julia Tache who was reported missing from Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan on Sunday April 5, 2026, at approximately 9pm. Julia, who frequents Blanchardstown, Ball

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:33:07 GMT Missing Person Appeal,An Garda Siochána,Cavan Lili Lonergan Firefighters delayed in emergency responses by fuel protest in Dublin https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057276/firefighters-delayed-in-responding-to-emergencies-due-to-fuel-protest-in-dublin.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057276/firefighters-delayed-in-responding-to-emergencies-due-to-fuel-protest-in-dublin.html

Firefighters faced “significant” delays in responding to emergencies due to disruption caused by a fuel protest in Dublin city centre. Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) has appealed to the protesters, who are on their second day of a protest over rising fuel prices across Ireland, to allow emergency vehicle

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:05:16 GMT dublin,dublin fire brigade,gardai Staff Reporter Government advice on energy conservation coming https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057253/government-advice-on-energy-conservation-coming.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057253/government-advice-on-energy-conservation-coming.html

The Government will soon issue advice on how to conserve energy use amid soaring fuel costs. Two weeks ago, the coalition signed off on a range of measures to reduce costs, including a temporary excise duty reduction for motor fuels, expansion of the diesel rebate scheme for hauliers and bus operato

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:35:10 GMT energy,fuel prices,iran war,ireland,micheal martin Staff Reporter WATCH: Gardaí plead with fuel protestors as 'severe delays' continue across Ireland https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057221/watch-gardai-plead-with-fuel-protestors-as-severe-delays-continue-across-ireland.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057221/watch-gardai-plead-with-fuel-protestors-as-severe-delays-continue-across-ireland.html

Gardaí have also received reports of the blocking of diversion routes put in place to facilitate travel around protests
Gardaí have pleaded with protestors to engage with Gardaí locally to facilitate public transport and other traffic as severe delays are taking place across the country amid

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:15:07 GMT Fuel crisis,An Garda Siochána,Government Lili Lonergan 'There will be penalties' - Taoiseach says fuel protests across Ireland are 'not acceptable' https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057085/there-will-be-penalties-taoiseach-says-fuel-protests-across-ireland-are-not-acceptable.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057085/there-will-be-penalties-taoiseach-says-fuel-protests-across-ireland-are-not-acceptable.html

Micheál Martin has said the protests are not in national interest
Fuel protesters blocking cities and towns around Ireland are “wrong” and those breaking the law will be penalised, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Sean Canny spoke to the press outside Government Buildi

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:45:32 GMT Government,Fuel crisis,Micheál Martin Lili Lonergan 'Teachers are being kicked and spat at' - INTO calls for immediate assault scheme leave https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057038/teachers-are-being-kicked-and-spat-at-into-calls-for-immediate-assault-scheme-leave.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057038/teachers-are-being-kicked-and-spat-at-into-calls-for-immediate-assault-scheme-leave.html

Teachers in special schools and special class settings, in particular, are experiencing injuries that can be severe and often life-changing
At its Annual Congress, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) adopted a resolution calling for immediate and comprehensive reform of the assau

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:23:27 GMT Schools,Mental health Lili Lonergan Fuel protesters causing gridlock in Dublin suggest more demonstrations next week https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057030/price-of-fuel-costing-lives-say-protesters-causing-gridlock-in-dublin.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057030/price-of-fuel-costing-lives-say-protesters-causing-gridlock-in-dublin.html

Protesters with tractors have caused gridlock in Dublin city centre over rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran. Several tractors were parked down O’Connell Street, and buses were seen abandoned on O’Connell Bridge, as farmers and other fuel-dependent workers blocked the Irish capital’s main ro

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:25 GMT construction,dublin,energy,farmers,fuel,iran,middle east Staff Reporter Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’ https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057029/government-leaders-say-fuel-protests-are-wrong-and-not-in-the-national-interest.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2057029/government-leaders-say-fuel-protests-are-wrong-and-not-in-the-national-interest.html

Fuel protesters blocking Dublin and other locations across Ireland are “wrong” and those breaking the law will be penalised, the Irish premier has said. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the main thoroughfare of the Irish capital should not be turned into a “car park” as traffic and travel disruption ca

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:11 GMT dublin,fuel protests,micheal martin Staff Reporter Teenage girl having suicidal thoughts 'not unique' as Childline says calls soared over Easter https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2056975/teenage-girl-having-suicidal-thoughts-not-unique-as-childline-says-calls-soared-over-easter.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/national-news/2056975/teenage-girl-having-suicidal-thoughts-not-unique-as-childline-says-calls-soared-over-easter.html

Almost 1,000 contacts reached out to Childline volunteers over Easter weekend
The Easter break should be a time of joy for children, a time of fun with family, getting a break from school and over-indulging in chocolate eggs. But for many young people across Ireland who turn to Childline, Eas

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:34:18 GMT Health,Mental health Lili Lonergan