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In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

Thousands of trucks, tractors, vans and buses have turned out across the country to protest the rise in fuel prices.

NEWS 7 April 2026

In pictures: roads gridlocked amid fuel price protest

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Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

Fuel price protests see traffic disruption on major road networks

NEWS 7 April 2026

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

NEWS 25 February 2026

Colm McCarthy: Predictable consequences from planning permission decisions

Colm McCarthy: Predictable consequences from planning permission decisions

Colm McCarthy: Predictable consequences from planning permission decisions

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

'Leaning tower' of bales poses 'huge hazard' to road users in Kilkenny

'Leaning tower' of bales poses 'huge hazard' to road users in Kilkenny

'Leaning tower' of bales poses 'huge hazard' to road users in Kilkenny

NEWS 5 January 2026

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Fertiliser haulier arrested for drug-driving

Fertiliser haulier arrested for drug-driving

The driver, who tested positive for cocaine, was detected travelling at 90km/h in a 60km/h speed zone.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Patience key to safe travelling to and from Ploughing 2025

Patience key to safe travelling to and from Ploughing 2025

Gardaí have urged the public to plan their trip to the Ploughing, to remain patient and to follow the instruction of officers manning the roads to help stay safe when travelling to Screggan.

FEATURE 30 July 2025

Combines forced to divert from main road over new cycle route

Combines forced to divert from main road over new cycle route

The cycle route is being installed along a 3.5km stretch of the road at a cost of €1.6m by Kildare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Cycle route forces combines to divert from main road, action group claims

Cycle route forces combines to divert from main road, action group claims

The cycle route is being installed along a 3.5km stretch of the road at a cost of €1.6m by Kildare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Further €14m funding for rural roads and laneways

Further €14m funding for rural roads and laneways

The funding is being made available under the local improvement scheme, from the department of rural and community development and the Gaeltacht.

NEWS 30 July 2025

Colm McCarthy: What does the Summer Economic Statement tell us?

Colm McCarthy: What does the Summer Economic Statement tell us?

Some future government will work up the courage to charge households for water use.

VIEWPOINTS 30 July 2025

Up to 20ac per farm lost to new motorway

Up to 20ac per farm lost to new motorway

The Indicative Development Boundary published in the recent project update included approximately 2,800ac in total area, which includes the existing road network.

NEWS 30 July 2025

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