Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat

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

At least a dozen parked tractors and lorries barricaded both entrances in the village of Foynes to the fuel depot. Photo: Brendan Gleeson

Demonstrators manning blockades at Foynes Port on Thursday were resolute in their determination to stay put, even in the face of threats that the Defence Forces would be deployed to remove them.

At least a dozen parked tractors and lorries barricaded both entrances in the village of Foynes to the fuel depot.