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The fuel protests have intensified power struggles in Ireland's farming lobby
Nitrates, Mercosur, Bord Bia: farmers have been trying, and often succeeding, at getting wins where they can.
Yesterday
15th April 2026
'I'll never do it again': Jim Gavin gives first interview since dramatic exit from Áras race
'I'll never do it again': Jim Gavin gives first interview since disastrous Áras campaign
This week
12th April 2026 - 16th April 2026
Fuel body says drivers face 'intimidation' as stock at pumps could be 10 days before normality
Five people arrested during fuel protests in Cork
Government to announce new fuel supports this evening
How do you feel about the protests now?
Final two fuel blockades end in Galway and Foynes as protesters at Rosslare Europort stand down
Sinn Féin to table motion of no confidence in Government over fuel protests
Citizenship ceremonies for 4,700 people cancelled due to impact of fuel protests
It may take 'ten days to return to normality' at the pump, says fuels industry body
Close to 900 forecourts have run dry amid the nationwide fuel protests.
Hundreds of gardaí clear fuel protesters from O’Connell Street and M50 in overnight operation
The operation took place in the early hours of this morning.
This month
April 2026
Supporters of Lismore farmers occupy London book shop over Duke of Devonshire rent dispute
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
'We can't get anywhere else': Sligo retirees facing eviction may stay beyond termination date
Residents in the coastal town of Enniscrone are ‘stressed to the limit’ after receiving eviction notices last year.
'The problem with Micheál Martin is his dithering,' Michael O'Leary says in VMT interview
US rapper Megan Thee Stallion recovering after falling ill on stage in Broadway show
Last month
March 2026
Taoiseach leads tributes to former ceann comhairle Rory O’Hanlon after death at 92
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
An Irish MEP has urged the Collison brothers to lift US sanctions on Stripe for Gaza expert
These are the seven people President Catherine Connolly has appointed to the Council of State
Fianna Fáil confirm candidate to try claim party's first Dublin Central seat since Bertie Ahern
'The best gift': Celine Dion announces comeback three years on from autoimmune diagnosis
Cork woman pays tribute to 'most wonderful' partner after meat factory death
An Taisce goes to Europe to challenge Ireland's permission to spread manure
The government pins its hopes on restricting planning challenges - but it may yet backfire
New rules to make switching mortgages easier kick in tomorrow - so how much could you save?
Status Yellow wind warning may see five counties hit by fallen trees and branches
Why we might see more mass evictions over the coming months
'What's the cut-off point?' - Planners and experts give their view on the illegal Meath mansion
“As a nation, we are far too tolerant of letting people do what they want with their properties,” said one housing expert.
Duke of Devonshire seeking 'exorbitant' rent hikes from Lismore farmers, Dáil told
Eviction notices rose 41% ahead of Government's rental changes
Today is the warmest day of the year - and it will be pretty nice over the coming days too
Kneecap's Mo Chara says labelling the group as antisemitic 'waters that term down'
Dozens of staff at Claire's Accessories face weeks without pay as stores closed down
Staff at multiple outlets in the Irish chain have been told their jobs are gone but they won’t receive any notice of redundancy until the second week of April.
Taoiseach tells Trump Iranians want 'peace' as he voices support for 'different regime'
St Patrick statue banished from Temple Bar turns up in Kildare parades