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The road network around Limerick is expected to fully reopen later this Sunday
THE LIMERICK Tunnel has fully reopened to traffic this Sunday afternoon after fuel protesters voluntarily stood down their demonstrations, Limerick Live has learned.
It is also expected that the M7 between Junction 29 Ballysimon - M7/N24 and Junction 30 Rosbrien - M7/N18/M20 will return to normal later this evening.
The rolling convoys on the M20 have already concluded, meaning that Limerick’s road network will return to normal for the first time since last Tuesday when the protests over the rising costs of fuel began.
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The blockade of Foynes Port was lifted shortly after 1pm this Sunday.
Eugene O’Connor, one of the organisers behind the protest in Foynes, said: “We were willing to stay and fight. We had a huge crowd in Foynes to help us today but we started this out as a peaceful protest and we wanted to leave it as a peaceful protest. We worked with the guards and the last thing we wanted was to come up against the riot squad.”
His sentiments were echoed by those behind the M7 protest. They said in a statement on social media: “We wish for people to know we set out on a peaceful protest and we remained peaceful throughout.”
Both sets of organisers thanked all involved and everyone that supported them since Tuesday.
There had been widespread disruption and delays for many motorists in and around the city with fears over what would happen with the return of schools on Monday morning.
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