BREAKING: People take to the streets of Limerick in fuel protest march

MEN, women and children have taken to the streets of Limerick city in a fuel protest march this Sunday.

It is part of a nationwide series of protests. Organisers had asked supporters to assemble in Coonagh and walk peacefully into the city while “carrying Irish flags and signage in a united show of support”.

“We encourage people right across the country to join on foot, with family, friends, local communities, and working people standing together.

“We also encourage local musicians and entertainers to come along and help make a day of it, bringing unity, community spirit, and support to people in their own local areas.

"This has always been a peaceful protest, and all we want is for our government to listen to the people. This movement is growing stronger every day, and we are not backing down,” said organisers on social media on Saturday.

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Attendees began their walk at Coonagh before making their way along the Ennis Road and are expected to assemble in Arthur’s Quay Park.

According to estimates, there were around 200 attendees making their way along the Ennis Road but it was expected to grow as it came closer to Arthur's Quay Park.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.