John Dallon, a spokesman for the fuel protesters, again put the onus on the Government to end the truck blockades. Video: Alan Betson

A small group of fuel protestors block the main lanes of North and South bound directions of the M50 between Blanchardstown and Finglas Junctions.

Petrol protests have created kilometres of tailbacks on the M3 and N7. Video: Alan Betson

Dublin Zoo have highlighted the case of Nia, a rare eastern bongo calf, to launch their Animal Welfare Master Plan. Video: Alan Betson

Twin Fathers Joe and Matt Kelly, who are celebrating their 95th birthday together, and the anniversary of their platinum jubilee of their ordination in 1956.

Farmers hold a demonstration, the ‘Double Standards Protest Kildare', in support of the five IFA members who are occupying the Bord Bia Building in Dublin.

Sammy Leslie, custodian of the Castle Leslie Estate, discusses the properties unique qualities, amid its position on the Border. Video: Alan Betson

Bobby Nolan, owner of the Clontarf Baths, surveys the damage after high tides and wave overtopping caused extensive damage to the facility. Video: Alan Betson

Students from gaelscoils in Dublin 2,4,6 and 8 have protested outside of Leinster House, calling for a masterplan for Gaelcholáiste Synge. Video: Alan Betson

934 homes, alongside community facilities, are to be built at the site of the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum, Dublin. Video: Alan Betson

The ordination in Dublin of Br Anthony Kurian was a milestone for the Kerala native, his family and the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Ireland

Taxi drivers are doing a “slow-go” protest in Dublin against a fixed-fare system introduced by Uber this month. Video: Alan Betson

President Connolly, speaking during a visit to a Dublin gaelscoil, has vowed to advance the Irish language during her presidency. Video: Alan Betson

Against the background of the Fianna Fáil coaching controversy, a leading political communications trainer puts our reporter Harry McGee through his paces.

The Ballinasloe October Fair is one of the oldest in Europe