Further fuel protests will get underway in Donegal this evening, including in Letterkenny and Bridgend.
The Letterkenny protest will meet on the dual carriageway at 7pm, with the convoy then heading towards Letterkenny town travelling down Main Street before continuing back in the direction of the Dry Arch Roundabout.
Another protest is set to leave Bridgend at 5pm, travelling towards the Manorcunningham roundabout, where it will link up with the 7pm Letterkenny demonstration.
Protesters guide traffic past the protest on the duel carriageway. Photos Brian McDaid.
Business closures
Meanwhile, a number of local businesses have closed across the county today in solidarity with the national fuel protests.
Burrito Loco in Letterkenny made an announcement on social media explaining why they decided not to open their doors today.
“As a small family business in Letterkenny, we feel this crisis every single day — in every delivery, every supplier invoice, every time we fill up the van. Rising fuel costs don’t just hurt at the pump. They ripple through everything.
“We stand with the families struggling to heat their homes, the hauliers keeping Ireland moving, and the farmers feeding this nation. These are our people. This is our community.”
K9 Academy in Letterkenny will also be closed this Monday, April 13, in support of the fuel protests.
In a statement on social media, the dog training and boarding facility said, “The rising cost of living is affecting businesses, families, and communities across Ireland — including ours.
“We are taking this step to stand in solidarity with our customers, staff, and all those impacted.”