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LIVE: Fuel protesters 'being manipulated'; Taoiseach challenged; Cork forecourts 'badly hit'

Protesters continue to block roads around Dublin and motorways around the country in opposition to the rising price of fuel

<p>Protester Gerard Murphy, a farmer and contractor from Bandon, confronts Micheál Martin in Cork over the fuel prices. </p>

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'Walking away from the Irish people': Fuel protester confronts Taoiseach at Cork event

<p>National Fuel Protest at Shannonpark Roundabout in Cork on the N28. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Fuel protesters warned licences and insurance could be affected, minister says

Chewing gum hampers case of woman deported by ICE from US over thefts in Cork

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Chewing gum hampers case of woman deported by ICE from US over thefts in Cork

West Cork buildings to see new life with €360,000 investment

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West Cork buildings to see new life with €360,000 investment

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Middle East ceasefire threatens to unravel as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers

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Man charged with shoplifting €6k worth of goods at three Cork pharmacies

Kerry man with 579 convictions for drunkenness lost six family members in road accident

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Kerry man with 579 convictions for drunkenness lost six family members in road accident

Ring road for Galway city gets green light 27 years after it was first planned

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Ring road for Galway city gets green light 27 years after it was first planned

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An independent investigation into the Creeslough explosion is “key” to ending the suffering of the victims’ families, a lawyer acting on their behalf has said.

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TUI moves to suspend co-operation with new Leaving Cert project work over unpaid 1% increase

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Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat

Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat

Masted lights, blue barrel bins and a Portaloo were installed at the demonstrators’ base

'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices

'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices

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Number of vape shops in Limerick City 'hugely concerning', says minister of state Niall Collins

Blood rain? Met Éireann issues warning for Cork and Kerry with Saharan dust due

Blood rain? Met Éireann issues warning for Cork and Kerry with Saharan dust due

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Artemis astronauts describe lunar voyage as surreal ahead of Earth return

Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for its upcoming “fireball” return and reflected on their historic journey around the Moon, describing it as surreal and profound.

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Fuel protests ‘beyond the pale’ and harming economy, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach warns protests are disrupting essential services and infrastructure as pressure grows to restore fuel supply access nationwide

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Gardaí instructed to ensure access to ports and fuel depots during protests

Middle East conflict

Taoiseach warns fuel protesters of penalties and rules out direct talks

No written records between RTB and minister over mass eviction in Wexford, admits department

No written records between RTB and minister over mass eviction in Wexford, admits department

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Cork man accused of multiple burglaries allegedly targeted cafes and restaurants around city

Cork man accused of multiple burglaries allegedly targeted cafes and restaurants around city

Accused charged with 15 burglaries and two counts of criminal damage

Two thirds of garda divisions yet to set up teams to support domestic abuse victims

Two thirds of garda divisions yet to set up teams to support domestic abuse victims

Cork woman accused of stealing jewellery and cash from apartment has case adjourned

Cork woman accused of stealing jewellery and cash from apartment has case adjourned

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Case against Dublin man accused of drug-dealing in Cork may be struck out over DPP delay

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

Today's guest, Professor Aoife Foley, says Ireland must now prioritise onshore wind

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Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports

Behind the scenes at Cork's Naval Service Diving Station in Haulbowline

Behind the scenes at Cork's Naval Service Diving Station in Haulbowline