Shannon military flights

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Case of two US veterans charged during protest at Shannon Airport transfered to Dublin

A case of two US veterans charged with alleged criminal damage caused during a peaceful protests at Shannon Airport has been transferred to Dublin.

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Letter to the Editor: Shannon Airport is a ‘de facto US military base’

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Irish neutrality is being undermined: O’Snodaigh

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Almost €200k spent on protecting US planes at Shannon Airport last year

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Poll finds most people oppose military use of Shannon

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Ireland should never have given US permission to use Shannon, says veterans' spokesman

TD Wallace: We had to get over airport fence illegally

Deputy Mick Wallace said that he does not know if he will be charged or not after being arrested today at Shannon Airport.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2014

Army aid required at Shannon 324 times

Defence Force members were called to Shannon Airport to assist gardaí in security duties, including dealing with protests against US military aircraft, 324 times last year.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014

Shannon rendition flights 'not an issue'

The US ambassador to Ireland today said he doesn’t understand public concern about alleged secret rendition flights passing through Shannon Airport.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2007

McDowell: Irish airports not used for illegal purposes

The Tánaiste, Michael McDowell, has insisted that Irish airports and airspace have not been used for any illegal purposes by the CIA.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2006

Govt furious over criticism of role in 'torture flights'

The Government is reported to be furious over EU criticism of its role in the CIA's illegal kidnapping and transportation of terrorism suspects.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2006

Marine: Uranium ammo going through Shannon Airport

Military cargo planes going through Shannon Airport are carrying depleted uranium ammunition, a former US marine claimed today.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2006

Protest over US military flights

Dozens of anti-war protesters picketed the front doors of the Irish Aviation Authority in Dublin tonight over the continued use of Shannon airport by US military aircraft.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2006

Council of Europe backs calls for Shannon flights probe

Europe's leading human rights body has backed calls for the Irish Government to mount a formal investigation of US military landings at Shannon Airport.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2006

Anti-war protesters plan picket over US military flights

Anti-war activists are to picket the offices of the Irish Aviation Authority in Dublin today over the ongoing refuelling of US warplanes at Shannon Airport.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2006