Traffic remained blocked up around the motorway at Cashel and Urlingford on Friday as the fuel protests entered their fourth day, with the protests likely to continue over the weekend in Tipperary. Overall around 200 people were in place on Friday, said Cllr Brennan. Go to the blockades, tell your story, and you will get through,” stressed Cllr Brennan. Michelle Aylward, CEO of County Tipperary Chamber, said: “We are hearing directly from our members across Tipperary that the current disruption is creating real operational challenges. It is important that solutions are found that support businesses, protect livelihoods and maintain economic stability across regions like Tipperary.”

Source: Irish Independent April 10, 2026 16:14 UTC