Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardaí warn protests threaten food and fuel supply
M50 Dublin on Twitter / X M50 fuel protesters updates:J5-Guards are trying to ensure that the left land and Hard shoulder are clear to allow traffic through. #m50safety— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) April 9, 2026 External content When displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. M50 Dublin on Twitter / X M50 fuel protesters updates: convoy nearing J6 Northbound. Expect delays #m50safety— M50 Dublin (@M50Dublin) April 9, 2026 External content When displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. The fuel protest dramatically escalated yesterday as demonstrators blocked access to Ireland’s only oil refinery in Cork.
Source: Irish Independent April 09, 2026 10:29 UTC
