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Protestors in Kerry call for further government action to drop fuel prices

Apr 7, 2026 13:18
By radiokerrynews
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Protestors in Kerry call for further government action to drop fuel prices
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Protestors in Kerry are calling on the government to take further action to drop fuel prices.

A convoy in the county this morning travelled from Tralee to Castleisland before continuing to Killarney.

Traffic delays of over one hour from Tralee to Castleisland were reported, while other motorists advised of delays in getting to hospital appointments.

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Meanwhile, Foynes village was impassible for a period earlier due to demonstrations; while trucks, tractors and vehicles also protested along the Macroom bypass.

Michael Walsh from the Irish Rural Association was part of the Kerry fuel protest.

He apologised for the delays around the county, but says it had to happen and more measures are needed:

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