Anti-war protest for Shannon air spectacular

Anti-war activists from around the country are set to descend on Shannon today as the airport celebrates a milestone with a spectacular air display.

The event, the first at Shannon for 25 years, will mark the 70th anniversary of the first commercial transatlantic flight and is expected to attract as many as 40,000 spectators.

Groups opposed to the continued use of the airport by the US military have said its recent history is not one of which it should be proud.