https://www.longfordleader.ie https://www.longfordleader.ie/images/logos/12/logo_colored.jpg https://www.longfordleader.ie Irish army called in to remove vehicles blocking depots as part of fuel protests https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057641/irish-army-called-in-to-remove-vehicles-blocking-depots-as-part-of-fuel-protests.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057641/irish-army-called-in-to-remove-vehicles-blocking-depots-as-part-of-fuel-protests.html

The Irish army has been called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a protest over rising fuel prices. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed. Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said he regarded roads as crit

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:05:21 GMT fuel prices,fuel protests,ireland,jim o'callaghan,martin heydon Staff Reporter WATCH: Passengers forced to disembark Irish Rail train after fire incident https://www.longfordleader.ie/video/national-news/2057355/watch-passengers-forced-to-disembark-irish-rail-train-after-fire-incident.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/video/national-news/2057355/watch-passengers-forced-to-disembark-irish-rail-train-after-fire-incident.html

Irish Rail have issued a statement on the incident, which occurred on the Dublin to Westport service
A reported fire on an Irish Rail train heading for Mayo forced passengers to disembark from the service on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred on the 12.45pm service travelling from Dublin

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:07:09 GMT Irish Rail,Dublin,Westport Oisin Bradley Government faces off with protesters over fuel prices https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057563/government-faces-off-with-protesters-over-fuel-prices.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057563/government-faces-off-with-protesters-over-fuel-prices.html

Protests over the Irish Government’s response to rising fuel prices are entering a third day, with actions so far involving the blocking of major routes and a refinery. The cost of petrol, diesel, and marked gas oil (“green diesel”) has soared as a result of the war in the Middle East and impacts on

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:05:15 GMT news Staff Reporter Have you seen Julia? Search underway for Cavan girl missing for a number of days https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057532/have-you-seen-julia-search-underway-for-cavan-girl-missing-for-a-number-of-days.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057532/have-you-seen-julia-search-underway-for-cavan-girl-missing-for-a-number-of-days.html

Julia Tache was reported missing on Sunday from Cavan
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Julia Tache who was reported missing from Ballyconnell, Co Cavan on Sunday April 5, 2026, at approximately 9pm. Julia, who frequents Blanchardstown, Ballb

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:49:40 GMT Missing Person Appeal,An Garda Siochána,Cavan Lili Lonergan Fuel protest ‘an act of national sabotage’, says Micheal Martin https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057499/fuel-protest-an-act-of-national-sabotage-says-micheal-martin.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057499/fuel-protest-an-act-of-national-sabotage-says-micheal-martin.html

A blockade of an Irish oil refinery is “an act of national sabotage”, the country’s premier said, amid several co-ordinated protests over fuel prices. Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on motorways as well as blockades of fuel depots and major routes across

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:05:13 GMT dublin,fuel protests,micheal martin Staff Reporter ‘We’re in limbo’: Fuel protesters dig in over bid for Government meeting https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057424/were-in-limbo-fuel-protesters-dig-in-over-bid-for-government-meeting.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057424/were-in-limbo-fuel-protesters-dig-in-over-bid-for-government-meeting.html

Protests which have resulted in nationwide traffic disruption could “heat up”, according to a spokesman involved in a blockade of Dublin’s main thoroughfare. Protesters caused gridlock around Dublin city centre for a second day on Wednesday over rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran. Several t

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:05:13 GMT dublin,energy,farmers,fuel,iran,middle east Staff Reporter 'Music, Style & Memories' - Daniel and Majella O'Donnell to present personal exhibition https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057321/music-style-memories-daniel-and-majella-o-donnell-to-present-personal-exhibition.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057321/music-style-memories-daniel-and-majella-o-donnell-to-present-personal-exhibition.html

Proceeds from the special exhibition will go to Donegal charity 'Gemma’s Legacy of Hope'
Daniel O’Donnell and his wife, Majella, will present a very special and personal exhibition in Kildare later this month. The exhibition will be held at the Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware on

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:50 GMT Donegal,Daniel O’Donnell,Newbridge,Newbridge Silverware Aoife Gallagher Statue would be ‘seal of approval’ for Dungarvan’s famous surfers https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/northern-ireland/2057341/statue-would-be-seal-of-approval-for-dungarvans-famous-surfers.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/northern-ireland/2057341/statue-would-be-seal-of-approval-for-dungarvans-famous-surfers.html

A local volunteer has called for a statue to celebrate the “surfing seals” of a Co Waterford town. The seals are regularly spotted around Dungarvan Harbour, but most famously when atop a paddleboard fixed in the River Colligan in the centre of the town. The colony is said to consist of around nine s

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:15 GMT animals,dungarvan,marine life,seal rescue ireland,surfing seals,wildlife Staff Reporter Have you seen Julia? Search underway for 16-year-old girl missing two days https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057290/have-you-seen-julia-search-underway-for-16-year-old-girl-missing-two-days.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057290/have-you-seen-julia-search-underway-for-16-year-old-girl-missing-two-days.html

Julia Tache was reported missing on Sunday from Cavan
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Julia Tache who was reported missing from Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan on Sunday April 5, 2026, at approximately 9pm. Julia, who frequents Blanchardstown, Ball

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:33:10 GMT Missing Person Appeal,An Garda Siochána,Cavan Lili Lonergan Firefighters delayed in emergency responses by fuel protest in Dublin https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057276/firefighters-delayed-in-responding-to-emergencies-due-to-fuel-protest-in-dublin.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057276/firefighters-delayed-in-responding-to-emergencies-due-to-fuel-protest-in-dublin.html

Firefighters faced “significant” delays in responding to emergencies due to disruption caused by a fuel protest in Dublin city centre. Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) has appealed to the protesters, who are on their second day of a protest over rising fuel prices across Ireland, to allow emergency vehicle

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:05:17 GMT dublin,dublin fire brigade,gardai Staff Reporter Government advice on energy conservation coming https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057253/government-advice-on-energy-conservation-coming.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057253/government-advice-on-energy-conservation-coming.html

The Government will soon issue advice on how to conserve energy use amid soaring fuel costs. Two weeks ago, the coalition signed off on a range of measures to reduce costs, including a temporary excise duty reduction for motor fuels, expansion of the diesel rebate scheme for hauliers and bus operato

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:35:12 GMT energy,fuel prices,iran war,ireland,micheal martin Staff Reporter WATCH: Gardaí plead with fuel protestors as 'severe delays' continue across Ireland https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057221/watch-gardai-plead-with-fuel-protestors-as-severe-delays-continue-across-ireland.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057221/watch-gardai-plead-with-fuel-protestors-as-severe-delays-continue-across-ireland.html

Gardaí have also received reports of the blocking of diversion routes put in place to facilitate travel around protests
Gardaí have pleaded with protestors to engage with Gardaí locally to facilitate public transport and other traffic as severe delays are taking place across the country amid

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:15:10 GMT Fuel crisis,An Garda Siochána,Government Lili Lonergan 'There will be penalties' - Taoiseach says fuel protests across Ireland are 'not acceptable' https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057085/there-will-be-penalties-taoiseach-says-fuel-protests-across-ireland-are-not-acceptable.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057085/there-will-be-penalties-taoiseach-says-fuel-protests-across-ireland-are-not-acceptable.html

Micheál Martin has said the protests are not in national interest
Fuel protesters blocking cities and towns around Ireland are “wrong” and those breaking the law will be penalised, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Sean Canny spoke to the press outside Government Buildi

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:45:35 GMT Government,Fuel crisis,Micheál Martin Lili Lonergan 'Teachers are being kicked and spat at' - INTO calls for immediate assault scheme leave https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057038/teachers-are-being-kicked-and-spat-at-into-calls-for-immediate-assault-scheme-leave.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057038/teachers-are-being-kicked-and-spat-at-into-calls-for-immediate-assault-scheme-leave.html

Teachers in special schools and special class settings, in particular, are experiencing injuries that can be severe and often life-changing
At its Annual Congress, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) adopted a resolution calling for immediate and comprehensive reform of the assau

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:23:30 GMT Schools,Mental health Lili Lonergan Fuel protesters causing gridlock in Dublin suggest more demonstrations next week https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057030/price-of-fuel-costing-lives-say-protesters-causing-gridlock-in-dublin.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057030/price-of-fuel-costing-lives-say-protesters-causing-gridlock-in-dublin.html

Protesters with tractors have caused gridlock in Dublin city centre over rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran. Several tractors were parked down O’Connell Street, and buses were seen abandoned on O’Connell Bridge, as farmers and other fuel-dependent workers blocked the Irish capital’s main ro

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:26 GMT construction,dublin,energy,farmers,fuel,iran,middle east Staff Reporter Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’ https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057029/government-leaders-say-fuel-protests-are-wrong-and-not-in-the-national-interest.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2057029/government-leaders-say-fuel-protests-are-wrong-and-not-in-the-national-interest.html

Fuel protesters blocking Dublin and other locations across Ireland are “wrong” and those breaking the law will be penalised, the Irish premier has said. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the main thoroughfare of the Irish capital should not be turned into a “car park” as traffic and travel disruption ca

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:12 GMT dublin,fuel protests,micheal martin Staff Reporter Teenage girl having suicidal thoughts 'not unique' as Childline says calls soared over Easter https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056975/teenage-girl-having-suicidal-thoughts-not-unique-as-childline-says-calls-soared-over-easter.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056975/teenage-girl-having-suicidal-thoughts-not-unique-as-childline-says-calls-soared-over-easter.html

Almost 1,000 contacts reached out to Childline volunteers over Easter weekend
The Easter break should be a time of joy for children, a time of fun with family, getting a break from school and over-indulging in chocolate eggs. But for many young people across Ireland who turn to Childline, Eas

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:34:21 GMT Health,Mental health Lili Lonergan Fuel protests ‘unacceptable and irresponsible’, says minister https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056915/fuel-protests-unacceptable-and-irresponsible-says-minister.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056915/fuel-protests-unacceptable-and-irresponsible-says-minister.html

Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure has labelled fuel protests “unacceptable and irresponsible”. Speaking to reporters at Government buildings on Wednesday morning, Jack Chambers said: “I think some of the protests we’ve seen today are completely unacceptable and irresponsible. “They’re underm

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:35:25 GMT dublin,fuel protests,ireland,jack chambers,politics,protests Staff Reporter Family still 'struggling' 21 years after daughters unsolved murder as fresh appeal launched https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056842/family-still-struggling-21-years-after-daughters-unsolved-murder-as-fresh-appeal-launched.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056842/family-still-struggling-21-years-after-daughters-unsolved-murder-as-fresh-appeal-launched.html

The remains of 23-year-old Emer O’Loughlin were found in a mobile home in County Clare in 2005
Today, April 8, 2026, marks the 21st anniversary of the murder of Emer O’Loughlin at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co. Clare. Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information and are asking the public acros

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:39:13 GMT Clare,Tubber,An Garda Siochána Lili Lonergan ‘We lost everything’: Family thanks local community for support after heartbreaking tragedy https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056549/we-lost-everything-family-thanks-local-community-for-support-after-heartbreaking-tragedy.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/national-news/2056549/we-lost-everything-family-thanks-local-community-for-support-after-heartbreaking-tragedy.html

A mother-of-two has thanked a Leitrim community for their support after a house fire last year claimed her husband’s life and destroyed their home
A woman living in South Leitrim has expressed her deep gratitude to the local community for rallying around her and her two children after their h

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:07:07 GMT Aughavas,Leitrim,Carrigallen Stella Gordon