‘It’s blackmailing society’: How fuel protests are impacting Ireland

We asked readers from Cork to Dublin for their views on this week’s fuel price protests, with some saying they support the blockades despite being caught in traffic for hours

10th, April 2026, 06:00pm

Fuel protests enter day four; Government open to meeting; disruption on M50, Dublin Bus and Luas

Dublin Bus warns of severe delays, fuel protests remain on M50, M18, M9, M8 and M7/N7, and some petrol stations run low on supply

10th, April 2026, 05:53pm

'The road to our home must be the worst in the UK'

The Byatt family say parts of the Upper Coquet valley road are falling into the river.

10th, April 2026, 05:27pm

'You need to have arrogance' - Rooney and Littler on being number one

Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.

10th, April 2026, 05:22pm

First safari park outside Africa 'scandalised' people

Lord Bath reflects on the 60th anniversary of Longleat, first opened in 1966.

10th, April 2026, 05:22pm

'I was in a slump - now my art is in Billie Eilish's house'

Sylvie Baker says she can look for studio space after the US star's purchase gave her more exposure.

10th, April 2026, 05:05pm

Six-year-old who called 999 to save mum hailed a hero

Pearl's mother Carole suffered a bleed on the brain at their home in Croydon last summer.

10th, April 2026, 05:01pm

Family ties abound at 101st Army cadet class ceremony

Brothers Alex and Simon Gallagher, from Co Antrim, among new members of the Defence Forces

10th, April 2026, 05:00pm

Dublin charity paid for Mediterranean cruise and Majorca stay for businessman

Regulator’s report criticises level of board oversight at Dublin organisation Fighting Blindness

10th, April 2026, 05:00pm

Senior Army officer's son follows in his footsteps by joining Defence Forces

Brothers Alex and Simon Gallagher, from Co Antrim, among new members of the Defence Forces

10th, April 2026, 05:00pm