An elderly artist and anti- war activist, released early from prison yesterday after serving part of a second jail term over her opposition to the US military’s use of Shannon Airport, has described conditions inside Limerick Prison as "inhumane".

Elderly artist and anti-war activist, Margaretta D'Arcy, who was released early from prison this morning after serving part of a second prison sentence over her opposition to the US military use of Shannon Airport, has described conditions inside Limerick prison as "inhumane".

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Anti-war activist Margaretta D’Arcy yesterday clashed with a judge over the State omitting the apostrophe in her surname in all documents before the court.

A 79-year-old disabled grandmother who refused to enter into a court bond to stay out of any unauthorised zone at Shannon Airport has been sent to prison to serve a three-month sentence.

So the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner have publicly apologised for the apparent collusion of a member of the gardaí in the IRA’s murder of two RUC officers.

Two peace activists protesting at the use of Shannon Airport by the US military endangered the lives of passengers on board two aircraft last year, a court heard yesterday.

A packed courtroom yesterday erupted into laughter after ‘Guantanamo Granny’ — 79-year-old anti-war activist Margaretta Darcy — blew a whistle and declared: “I am a whistleblower”.

Two anti-war activists have been arrested for a second time at a protest at Shannon Airport.

When it comes to politicians, actions really do speak louder than words.

So the IBRC has been liquidated. However, judging by the howls and heckles on the night, some of the Government TDs were quite liquidated too.

A middle-aged man and a 78-year-old woman detained over a security breach at Shannon Airport have been released without charge.

A middle aged man and a 75-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage over a security breach at Shannon Airport.

Two people have been arrested at Shannon airport during a protest against US drone strikes in Pakistan.

With reference to Edward Horgan (Letters, Mar 13) in relation to the presence of possibly eight members of the Defence Forces being stationed in Afghanistan, it should be pointed it that it is no coincidence that the number is in single figures.

Four men charged with offences arising out of the discovery of two mortars in Co Louth last year have received sentences totalling 21½ years at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.

One of four men arrested in connection with the discovery of a mortar in Co Louth has been granted bail by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.

Four men arrested after the discovery of a mortar in Co Louth last year have been served with a book of evidence at the Special Criminal Court today.

One of four men arrested last week in connection with the discovery of a mortar in Co Louth and garda investigations into the activities of the dissident terrorist group, Oglaigh na hEireann, was granted bail by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.

Four men were charged at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today in connection with the discovery of a mortar in Co Louth on Tuesday and garda investigations into the activities of the dissident terrorist group, Oglaigh na hEireann.

Four men were charged at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today in connection with the discovery of a mortar in Co Louth on Tuesday and garda investigations into the activities of the dissident terrorist group, Oglaigh na hÉireann.

Easons bookstore is being urged to scrap plans for a book-signing by former British prime minister Tony Blair.

THE crocodile tears being shed in Washington over the deaths of more than 100 Afghani civilians – killed by US bombs – take the shine off President Barack Obama’s flawless smile.

SO in order to counter climate change the Environment Minister and Green party leader John Gormley will ban the humble light bulb.

Former Meath All-Ireland-winning footballer Bernard Flynn believes that the Royal County footballers needed a league game against Cork - in order to strengthen Colm Coyle's youthful side.

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Meath manager Colm Coyle has announced an experimental-looking side to face UCD in the O'Byrne Cup tomorrow night.

THE Salthill Air Show, which takes place on June 24, is rapidly becoming an arms exhibition and military showcase.

IN 1995, Relatives For Justice (RFJ) — a group formed by people who had loved ones killed directly or indirectly by the British state — published a 57-page pamphlet entitled ‘Collusion’.

SOME news reports of the Salthill Air Show included little boys enthusing about the noise of the warplanes.

Five Dundalk men charged in connection with a planned punishment beating in the town were jailed by the Special Criminal Court today for possession of firearms for an unlawful purpose.

The Special Criminal Court today rejected an application for lawyers for six Dundalk men charged with membership of an illegal organisation and firearms offences for separate trials.

Six Dundalk men charged with membership of an illegal organisation after gardai foiled a punishment beating in the town were further remanded for a fortnight at the Special Criminal Court today.

Six alleged dissident republicans who were arrested after a swoop on a house in Dundalk, Louth, last January were charged with firearms and ammunition offences at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.

Six men accused of being members of a republican terrorist group have been remanded in custody by the Special Criminal Court.

Six men accused of being members of a republican paramilitary group were today remanded in custody by Dublin’s Special Criminal Court.