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'There are grown men crying because they are two weeks away from losing their business'

'There are grown men crying because they are two weeks away from losing their business'

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Truck driver Eugene O’Connor summed up the mood amongst the fuel protestors after their blockade at Foynes, Co Limerick, ended after six days, on Sunday

Two men rushed to hospital after incident on ship docked at Foynes Port

Two men rushed to hospital after incident on ship docked at Foynes Port

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

The incident occurred shortly after 7pm on Tuesday

Two due in court in connection with Foynes €21m drug seizure

Two due in court in connection with Foynes €21m drug seizure

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Four other men arrested in connection with the seizure have been released without charge

Sixth arrest made over €21m drug seizure in Foynes

Sixth arrest made over €21m drug seizure in Foynes

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

The drugs were discovered on a vessel at Foynes Port on Tuesday

Cocaine haul worth €21m seized from cargo ship in Co Limerick

Cocaine haul worth €21m seized from cargo ship in Co Limerick

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Gardaí said the Maltese vessel had arrived in the port of Foynes from Canada

‘Massive’ consignment of drugs believed to be on cargo ship in Foynes Port

‘Massive’ consignment of drugs believed to be on cargo ship in Foynes Port

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

The 20,000 tonne vessel is believed to have been carrying grain