'Slow protests' take place around Cork despite end of fuel blockades

Slow-moving protest of cars made its way through Cork city centre on Sunday
'Slow protests' take place around Cork despite end of fuel blockades

Fionn Kelleher supporting the slow protest as it passes the South Mall in Cork city on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Fuel protests have continued on Sunday, despite blockades in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Dublin coming to an end.

In Cork, a slow-moving protest of cars made its way through the city centre at lunchtime on Sunday.

Slow-moving protests were also taking place in areas including Bandon and Clonakilty. Smaller groups turned out in other areas of Cork.

Meanwhile, in Tralee, Co Kerry, vehicles and demonstrators lined Denny St, bringing traffic to a slow pace as placards were displayed and horns sounded in support.

It comes as agricultural contractor and protest spokesman Christopher Duffy posted on social media on Sunday afternoon calling for a "national day of strike and protest" on Monday, adding "they went too far".

An earlier post by Mr Duffy said: "We are only getting started."

Gardaí were present for the protest in the city centre on Sunday. Picture: Noel Sweeney
Gardaí were present for the protest in the city centre on Sunday. Picture: Noel Sweeney

The slow moving protest as it passed through South Mall. Picture: Noel Sweeney
The slow moving protest as it passed through South Mall. Picture: Noel Sweeney

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