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whitegate

Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí

It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.

fuel protests

Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy

fuel protests

Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'

Analysis

Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation

Security Breach

Man attacked US military airplane with hatchet at Shannon Airport this morning

Today's news

The Daily Poll

Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?

Yes, it's gone on long enough
No, they should hold out and see what the government offers
No, they should only stand down when all demands are met

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The ace is back

Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

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fuel protests

Government close to finalising fuel support package as talks deemed 'positive'

Part of the scheme would provide financial support for those working across Ireland’s food supply chains, including farmers and delivery drivers.

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Rosslare Europort

Protesters blocking road to Rosslare Europort allow passengers and essential freight through

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BEST OF THE BOX

Review: Is Dan Levy's new crime comedy Big Mistakes worth watching?

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

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Review: Is Dan Levy's new crime comedy Big Mistakes worth watching?

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Quiz: How well do you know Sydney Sweeney?

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See all Domino’s picks

women and the church

Women and the Catholic Church: Reform has long been promised, but real change has been denied

Fr Tony Flannery

2 hrs ago

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SPOTLIGHT

Focus on Gaza The world's attention is on Iran, but six months on from the start of the ceasefire Gaza lies in ruin and its people face an uncertain future

on the ground

Over 7,000 missing as families search for those buried or detained

illusion of peace

Ceasefire in name only: Israel's relentless targeting of Palestinians has not stopped

Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne

detainees

Israel pushes on with its execution bill for Palestinian prisoners

vital gaza aid

This Jordanian warehouse is holding tonnes of aid for Gaza but Israel won't let it through

Far-right

How Ireland's far-right movement got involved in the fuel protests and tried to hijack them

While many are protesting fuel costs, far-right actors and international figures are using the movement to push anti-immigrant narratives.

Stephen McDermott

2 hrs ago

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whitegate

Fuel trucks leave Whitegate oil refinery in Co Cork after four-day blockade broken by gardaí

It is estimated that around 20 fuel trucks will receive stock from the refinery today rather than the usual 200.

Updated 3 hrs ago

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fuel protests

Almost 40% of Ireland’s forecourts are without fuel as public warned not to panic buy

Only around 25% of normal daily fuel deliveries are being completed due to the ongoing protests.

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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE

A taste of Italy along the Killiney coast for €7,250,000

United Left

The Left shouldn't abandon fuel protesters, TD Paul Murphy says

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Racing

I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Grand National

Brian Doyle

Updated 4 hrs ago

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As it happened

Leinster 43-13 Sale Sharks, Champions Cup quarter-final

4 hrs ago

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Liveblog

England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations Championship

5 hrs ago

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Ceasefire

Three-way talks with US and Iran begin in Pakistan after indirect discussions

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Man O War

Thatched roof of Dublin pub catches fire

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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Hospital Violence

'I had no choice but to take the beating': Surging violence and aggression in Irish hospitals

Private ADHD Care

‘There was a gap in the market’: Inside Ireland’s booming private ADHD clinics

CPAP Machines

Around 18,000 breathing machines remediated in Ireland after defect led to recall

Threats in Court

A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression

Garda Referral

Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns

Emergency Arrangements

Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements

Suicide Prevention

Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services

Social Housing

Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing

Residential Care

Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'

Premier League

Arsenal open door to Man City in title race with defeat at home to Bournemouth

The 42

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The Daily Poll

Do you think it's time for the protesters against fuel prices to stand down?

6 hrs ago

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Analysis

Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Jim O’Callaghan failed to take the temperature of the nation

Christina Finn

6 hrs ago

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Security Breach

Man attacked US military airplane with hatchet at Shannon Airport this morning

7 hrs ago

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Dunboyne Diana

CMAT brings two-step to Coachella and Sabrina Carpenter dazzles as first headliner of weekend

9 hrs ago

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fuel protests

M50 partially closed and public transport remains disrupted as blockades enter fifth day

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FactCheck

Gardaí aware of fake document shared on social media purporting to be 'operational directive'

11 hrs ago

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Analysis

Motoring: How we can all get a bit more from our fuel

Paddy Comyn

12 hrs ago

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Surrealing in the Years

Surrealing in the Years: 'Fuel protests' are bad news for a society that's given up on nuance

Carl Kinsella

12 hrs ago

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Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Fuel protests continue, weather warnings come into effect, and NASA astronauts splash down.

12 hrs ago

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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Air travel after Iran

Airline fuel costs are surging – so how will passengers be affected?

Eoghan Corry

Drink driving

If you can't stop a drunk driver, then stop the car

Paddy Comyn

Petrol and diesel hikes

Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis

Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum

Playdates, parties and autism

The invitations some children never receive

Lucinda Murrihy

Crime and class

Who really ends up behind bars in Ireland?

Lynn Ruane

Mama's hangover

When mummy wine culture just isn’t cute anymore

Niamh O'Reilly

Seven ways to de-stress

Our ancient human survival system is being overrun by modern life

Dr Stephen McWilliams

Weekend Weather

Four counties under wind warnings, as blustery weekend begins

13 hrs ago

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landed

'What a journey': Artemis astronauts splash down into Pacific Ocean

13 hrs ago

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majestic

McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday

McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.

The 42

reports from Augusta National Golf Club

13 hrs ago

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Explainer

Can the government cut carbon tax, and what would happen if it did?

Carbon tax is back on the agenda. Here’s what any changes would mean in the short and long term.

Valerie Flynn

Updated 14 hrs ago

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round the bend

Some very creative accounting was needed to greenlight the Galway ring road

Ciarán Ferrie

15 hrs ago

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Shops

Essential goods shortages 'only a matter of time' if fuel protests continue

15 hrs ago

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The Morning Lead

Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power could end tomorrow, but will anything change in Hungary?

At the moment, opinion polls put Orbán’s main rival in the lead, but how different would the country look under his leadership?

Jane Matthews

21 hrs ago

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Yesterday

10th April 2026

Golf

Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by six shots, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth

The 42

Updated 22 hrs ago

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fuel protests

Every garda in the country ordered to work for next three days for ‘exceptional event’

All members with public order training have been told to arrive in their protective gear.

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Met Éireann

Status Yellow weather warnings issued for six counties tomorrow

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As it happened

Talks to resume tomorrow as fuel blockades continue, Tánaiste promises 'substantial' fuel package

IFA president Francie Gorman said after today’s meeting the government needs to be ‘a lot more proactive’.

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