Fuel protest planned across the country
A protest related to fuel costs, organised by a non-profit group, is planned for several Irish roads tomorrow (April 7). According to a social media post by Athlone Stands Together (AST), “convoys” of protestors will gather at 7:00a.m in the following spots: Drivers are encouraged by AST to “please obey the direction of protest marshals and […] The post Fuel protest planned across the country appeared first on Agriland.ie .
A nationwide fuel protest is set to disrupt Irish roads as a non-profit group, Athlone Stands Together (AST), organizes convoys of vehicles to gather across the country. The protest, scheduled for April 7, aims to draw attention to the rising fuel costs and the challenges faced by drivers, agricultural contractors, and other transport industry professionals.
According to a social media post by AST, convoys will begin gathering at 7:00 a.m. at several designated locations. The M1 Convoy will meet at Castlebellingham Services, while the N2 Convoy will assemble between Ardee and Carrickmacross. The N3 Convoy will gather at the Virginia Service Area on the Clonee side, and the N4 Convoy will start at Enfield Services. The M7 Convoy will meet at Junction 14, and the N11 Convoy will begin at Ashfield Services North.
AST has emphasized the importance of obeying the directions of protest marshals and maintaining lane discipline while being mindful of emergency services. Drivers are urged to be cautious and cooperative to ensure the safety of all participants and other road users.
Closer to Dublin, convoys will depart at various times between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. from additional meeting points. Latecomers and Dublin-based protestors are encouraged to join at The Red Cow, Liffey Valley, M50 north services, Bray northbound merge, or Naas northbound services. The intention is for all convoys to eventually merge into a single large convoy heading into Dublin.
An Garda Síochána has acknowledged the planned protests and expects significant additional traffic, including slow-moving vehicles, on main arteries leading to Dublin and in large urban areas from 8:00 a.m. onwards. The Gardaí are urging motorists to plan their travel carefully and consider alternative routes if possible.
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has clarified that they are not involved in the fuel protest. In a statement, the IRHA expressed awareness of the planned demonstration but emphasized that they are not organizing or endorsing the event. The association wishes to ensure that the protest does not cause unintended disruptions or safety hazards on the roads.
As the protest unfolds, motorists are advised to monitor traffic updates and be prepared for delays. Authorities and road users are called upon to work together to ensure a safe and orderly protest while minimizing disruption to daily travel.
