Nation-wide Fuel Protests Snarl Irish Transport Networks for Sixth Day
Roads to Dublin Airport Re-opened After Garda Night-time Operation
Citizenship Ceremonies in Killarney Cancelled Amid Ongoing Transport Uncertainty
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Gardaí clear fuel-price protest blockades, restoring road and airport access across Ireland
Gardaí removed fuel-price protesters from Dublin’s O’Connell Street and the M50 shortly after 04:00 on 12 April, ending six days of blockades that had severed access to Dublin Airport and several national routes. Bus Éireann diversions, flight delays and nationwide fuel shortages highlighted how quickly civil unrest can jeopardise Ireland’s connectivity. While roads are open again, authorities warn of potential flash protests, and companies are urged to keep contingency travel plans in place.
Ryanair axes Dublin–Palanga and Belfast–Kaunas routes in summer 2026 schedule shuffle
In its latest network review Ryanair will drop two Lithuania routes—Dublin–Palanga and Belfast–Kaunas—from April 2026. Capacity will be redeployed to larger markets, leaving Irish travellers with only connecting options to Lithuania’s west coast. Companies moving seasonal staff or project teams will face longer itineraries and may need to re-negotiate travel budgets.