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The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

Cabinet to hold emergency meeting on sixth day of fuel protests

An emergency Cabinet meeting has been called as Ireland’s Government prepares to sign off on measures over fuel costs.

Evening Standard

‘We will not tolerate this any longer’: Irish police to step up enforcement

The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure.

Evening Standard

Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos

Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country

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Amy Cokayne powers England to opening Six Nations win against Ireland

England began their Women’s Six Nations title defence with a 33-12 victory against Ireland at Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses bask in World Cup glory on Twickenham return – but must improve on sloppy showing against Ireland

England 33-12 Ireland: Back at the scene of their World Cup triumph, the Red Roses opened their Women’s Six Nations campaign with a scratchy win

The Independent UK

England 33-12 Ireland: Women’s Six Nations rugby union opener – as it happened

England score five tries to stretch unbeaten run to 34 matches, but Ireland show signs of improvement in front of record crowd.

The Guardian - UK

Further motorway closures as fuel-cost talks to resume

The Irish Government is to re-enter talks on Saturday aimed at defusing the protests which have involved blockades at key fuel distribution sites.

Evening Standard

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People urged to buy only the fuel they need as protests continue in Ireland

The National Emergency Coordination Group warned that the number of fuel stations without supplies could rise to 500 on Friday.

Evening Standard

Fuel-price protests cause chaos in Ireland and spread to Norway

Irish drivers told to buy only fuel they need as filling stations run out and hauliers and farmers block motorways in fourth day of action

The Guardian - UK

Irish army on standby as widespread fuel protests cause chaos across country

The Irish army remains on standby to help gardai remove blockades

The Independent UK

Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Micheal Martin said the blockading of ports and a refinery by protesters was ‘unconscionable’.

Evening Standard

Another 36 sets of infant remains found at site of former mother and baby home in Ireland

In some cases two or three infants were buried in the same coffin

The Independent UK

Blockades need to end, says minister as gardai arrive at Cork oil refinery

The escalation at Whitegate comes amid confusion over a Government meeting on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard

What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?

With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points.

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The Independent UK

New-look Red Roses face same Women’s Six Nations question: Can anyone stop them?

Having crowned their dominance with an elusive World Cup success, John Mitchell’s England return to action seeking an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Six Nations: will anyone stop England’s conveyor belt of talent?

Despite a raft of absences, world champions have such depth they will begin the 2026 tournament as firm favourites

The Independent UK

Irish fuel protests: People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as blockade continues

Holidaygoers stuck in standstill traffic walk along the motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests in Ireland continue.

The Independent UK

Defence Forces on standby as Ireland fuel protest enters fourth day

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What’s behind Ireland’s fuel protests and why they’re escalating

The protests stem from soaring petrol and diesel prices, which have reached approximately 193.9 cents and 218.9 cents respectively at filling stations

Evening Standard

Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services

Protesters say they will continue their action until they receive engagement from Government or are physically removed.

Evening Standard

Protesters ‘manipulated by outside actors’ like Tommy Robinson, says O’Callaghan

Roads and fuel depots across Ireland have been blockaded since Tuesday morning by demonstrations against the rising cost of fuel.

The Independent UK

Minister says Irish fuel protesters are being ‘manipulated’ by activists like Tommy Robinson

Roads and fuel depots across Ireland have been blockaded by protesters since Tuesday over rising fuel costs

The Independent UK

Holly Aitchison starts at fly half as Red Roses return to action in Women’s Six Nations opener

Powerful youngster Haineala Lutui is primed for a debut from the bench for England against Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Six Nations 2026: team-by-team guide to the tournament

World champions England will be favourites to repeat last year’s grand slam but France and Ireland have hopes they can cause an upset

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Labour pledges £30m to top up artists’ income to a living wage

Anas Sarwar says scheme would be part of overhaul of arts funding in Scotland

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