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16 Apr 2026

HIGHLIGHT: Pics from a week of fuel protests and traffic delays in Kilkenny

Traffic flow was disrupted on a busy stretch of Kilkenny motorway for much of last week

The M9 motorway in Kilkenny was blocked at the Danesfort junction northbound for much of last week with significant delays experienced along the Ring Road, where protest activity impacted traffic flow. - PICTURES BELOW

Meanwhile, petrol stations up and down the county faced long strings of cars attempting to access their pumps due to fears over fuel shortages.

The public and political reaction was mixed, with some feeling the stifling of public life a step too far while others fully supported the action. - FULL COVERAGE HERE

CLICK > TO SCROLL THROUGH PICTURES TO RELIVE SOME OF THE EVENTS COURTESY OF HARRY REID 

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