A protest on Friday from 6pm until almost 9 o'clock delayed the start of the pilot plan

The protest concluded just before 9pm after delaying the erection of bollards

Mary Doherty's home in Buncrana is badly affected by the block controversy

The Stand Up for Farming Campaign saw up to 100 farmers in tractors or cars drive through their local towns of Cavan, Monaghan, Longford and Castlerea

Leitrim was one of the few areas not to have any protest

The issue of partners not being allowed attend maternity service appointments and for long periods ahead of the birth of children is being highlighted by an advocacy group as some restrictions are still in place at some hospitals

The event took place at the Spire in Dublin with gardai also present

A man accused of discharging a firework at gardai during an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin has been granted bail. The 30-year-old is