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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