A large cohort of vehciles is expected to arrive into Galway city around now as part of a nationwide fuel protest.
Trucks, lorries and tractors have been gathering this morning and are travelling from Moycullen, Tuam, Athenry and Loughrea into the city.
'The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices' group are calling for the removal of carbon tax and a further reduction of excise duty on fuel.
Tuam area Fine Gael councillor Andrew Reddington says there has been a huge turnout this morning
Meanwhile Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas says a decent crowd have been travelling into the city from Moycullen
Ballinasloe Councillor Peter Keaveney describes how people are feeling on the ground
Independent Ireland Councillor for Ballinasloe, Declan Geraghty gives the plan for the protest once it reaches Lough Atalia.
