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<p> Standoff between Gardai and protesters at Whitegate as protesters prevent a fuel tanker from entering the Irving Oil refinery on Friday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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LIVE: Emergency services to scale back operations; Gardaí in standoff with Cork refinery protesters

Mounting fuel shortages, transport disruption and emergency service concerns intensify as Government holds key talks with industry groups

<p>Margo Ann Murphy, the proprietor of The Roughty Fruit King in the English Market, said: 'The situation is just dreadful. It’s hitting the small man big time.' Picture: Donal O'Keeffe</p>

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'Who are they hurting only ordinary people?': Public weighs in on impact of fuel price protests

<p> A Standoff developed between Gardai and protesters at Whitegate as protesters prevented a fuel tanker from entering the Irving Oil refinery on Friday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Garda boss back in Ireland to take charge of fuel protest response

Restaurant review: A meal as comforting as an old country pub in Vaughan’s Anchor Inn

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Restaurant review: A meal as comforting as an old country pub in Vaughan’s Anchor Inn

Cork man accused of having €500k worth of cannabis fled to Spain, saying he was 'too hot in The Glen'

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Cork man accused of having €500k worth of cannabis fled to Spain, saying he was 'too hot in The Glen'

Warning that €200m Mahon Point redevelopment will add to 'deteriorating traffic situation'

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Warning that €200m Mahon Point redevelopment will add to 'deteriorating traffic situation'

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SChristy O'Connor: The Munster championship that nearly never was

The best high-budget places to eat in Ireland that are worth treating yourself to

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The best high-budget places to eat in Ireland that are worth treating yourself to

Dog walker found man having sex in vehicle at Cork car park

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Dog walker found man having sex in vehicle at Cork car park

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Limerick council meeting cut short after allegation of 'off mic' comment from mayor

€360k set aside for four part-time consultants working on Limerick mayoral programme

Under the corporate governance and operations directive, John Moran was asked about a total of €365,000 allocated to Grant Thornton’s Limerick office

Doctors advised to avoid prescribing opioids for long-term pain due to lack of evidence

Doctors advised to avoid prescribing opioids for long-term pain due to lack of evidence

A mother's quest for truth: Seven years since Eve Cleary's death

A mother's quest for truth: Seven years since Eve Cleary's death

National Fuel Protest

Fire brigades and ambulances curtail operations as fuel shortages worsen across Ireland

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Limerick FC v Cork City - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

Treaty United v Cork City one of three League of Ireland matches postponed shortly before kick off

The three venues failed late pitch inspections following heavy rainfall.

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Two

S Rosscarbery's Brian Hayes looking to make his own Aintree headlines

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Motorsport: Irish crews suffer Rally Croatia setbacks

'I know he’s up there looking down': Hickey on medal hunt with late dad always in her thoughts

'I know he’s up there looking down': Hickey on medal hunt with late dad always in her thoughts

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Film reviews: California Schemin' teems with Cultural authenticity and has terrific lead actors to boot

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National Fuel Protest

How this week's protests fuelled confusion and consternation at Leinster House

Four days of unprecedented shutdown and anger have snowballed from a few posts on social media to a major problem for the Government, write Paul Hosford, Louise Burne and Tadgh McNally

Fuel protests are undemocratic and respect no rules

Fuel protests are undemocratic and respect no rules

FILE PHOTO An Bord Pleanala has refused planning permission for a 179-unit apartment development on the site of the Bessborough

If you want to object to building over Bessborough, you have one week

Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble

Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble

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Ballincollig have scorers all over the floor, experienced Irish players, and a clear definition of roles.

Aintree Grand National 2026: Ruby Walsh's horse-by-horse guide

S Aintree Grand National 2026: Ruby Walsh's horse-by-horse guide

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Macra calls for fuel cap ahead of meeting with Government

Macra na Feirme members have reported strong dissatisfaction with the Government's response to the fuel price crisis to date

LIVE: Emergency services to scale back operations; Gardaí in standoff with Cork refinery protesters

Talks to take place as fuel price protest enters fourth day

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