Organisers announce Leitrim stop on route to fuel protest, as “massive traffic obstructions” promised
The convoy of vehicles heading for the North-West fuel protest in Sligo will stop in Tullaghan on route on Tuesday morning
Traffic disruptions are expected in the region tomorrow as a convoy of vehicles makes its way to Sligo town on Tuesday morning.
The protest, which is part of a wider national action that will cause disruptions in Dublin, Athlone, and Limerick and along the main arteries of the country, is to protest the government's handling of the fuel crisis.
The convoy of vehicles is set to take off from Letterkenny at 6.15am and will regroup on the way in Tullaghan with their live location being shared through WhatsApp.
Vehicles are welcome to join in Grange, Drumcliff, and at the N4/N15 interchange, according to organisers who are communicating anonymously through social media and messaging apps.
Organisers have stressed that this is intended to be a silent and peaceful protest.
“We will distance ourselves from any bad behaviour or anyone that sets out to cause trouble,” they said.
“Please obey marshals, keep lane discipline, and all hard shoulders must remain CLEAR at all times for emergency vehicles.“
An Gardaí warned that “significant additional traffic” is expected from around 8 am with slow-moving vehicles, including HGVs, agricultural and plant vehicles on national roads and in large urban areas across the country.
An Gardaí have said they are “not in a position to provide accurate or detailed advice to the general public at this time.”
“While An Garda Síochána facilitates peaceful protest, An Garda Síochána must also balance and protect the rights of individuals to travel freely and commercial organisations to conduct business.”
“Any Garda activity in relation to evolving events involves a graduated policing response taking into account relevant legislation and public safety.”