Gardai called to stand-off at Limerick farm as milk lorry is prevented from leaving

A COUNTY Limerick farmer allegedly prevented a milk lorry from leaving his property for approximately an hour, Limerick Live has learned.

Gardai were called to attend the stand-off in Kilmallock last Wednesday afternoon, October 8.

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One local source said: “It unfolded around 1pm. The milk lorry driver drove in as normal to collect the milk. 

“The farmer parked his tractor behind the lorry so the driver couldn’t leave the farm.”

It is believed the truck driver was collecting milk on behalf of Kerry Dairy Ireland. Limerick Live understands that the farmer may have a grievance over alleged damage to his property by a milk lorry on an earlier occasion.

When contacted for comment, a garda spokesperson confirmed “gardaí attended the scene of an incident that occurred at a property in Kilmallock, County Limerick on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at approximately 1.30pm”.

“No offences have been disclosed at this time,” said the garda spokesperson.

After the intervention of gardai, the tractor was moved by the farmer. The milk lorry driver was able to exit the property as normal and continue doing his rounds.

Limerick Live contacted Kerry Group about the matter. There was no response at the time of publication.