Five protesters arrested in Corrib terminal clashes

FIVE demonstrators were arrested and two gardaí injured as clashes broke out during protests at the Corrib gas terminal site in Co Mayo yesterday.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2007 - 01:00

Sarah Stack

One man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Garda sergeant at the Bellanaboy compound, while four others could face charges for public order.

Around 200 Shell to Sea protesters travelled to the region to stage a sit-down blockade against the construction of Corrib gas refinery and associated pipeline.

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Courts Place: Corrib Place: Co Mayo Place: Bellanaboy Place: Sea Place: Dublin Place: Mayo Place: Irish Place: Ireland Person: Caoimhe Kierns Person: Kierns Person: Eamon Ryan Person: Energy Minister Person: Colin Joyce Organisation: Garda Organisation: Shell Organisation: Green Party Organisation: Shell Ireland Organisation: Shell to Sea

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