Several rallies took place across the southeast on Saturday in response to the fuel and cost-of-living crisis.
In Tipperary, two demonstrations took place this afternoon in Thurles and Cahir, reports Breaking News.
Organisers say the events were intended to allow people to show solidarity with the thousands who participated in protests on the M8 last week, while also urging the government to act.
Dan Harty, one of the organisers of the Thurles rally, said the protest will be “peaceful“, reports Breaking News.
Participants will assemble at the Munster Hotel car park before moving to Liberty Square at 2:30pm, finishing outside the Ursuline Convent.
Harty added that many people had contacted him asking whether another protest would be organised, and after reaching out to others, he decided to “go ahead with this (rally) this weekend”, reports Breaking News.
“I want to give a massive call out to those who want to show solidarity with the protest last week, to those who are directly affected by the cost of living crisis – whether it’s the price of fuel at the pumps, whether it’s the price of home heating oil or whether you’re in arrears on your electric bill. To those who are very unhappy with how the government handled the protest last week and how things went in the no confidence vote so get your feet out on the street this Saturday”, reports Breaking News.
In Carlow, a peaceful protest is planned for 2pm on Saturday, starting at Four Lakes Retail Park and proceeding to the Liberty Tree in the town centre.
A large number of tractors, trucks and contractors are expected to participate, reports Breaking News.
Many more protests are planned for the coming days and weeks with one planned for Ashbourne, Co. Meath tomorrow afternoon.
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