Anti-war group dismiss claims of vandalism

"Grassroots Network", the group behind today's "direct action" protest at Shannon have dismissed warnings that their actions at the airport later today will amount to nothing but vandalism.

The group have planned a mass trespass exercise at the airport where they will attempt to break down the perimeter fence and breach security. Gardai in the area on standby and extra numbers have been drafted into the area in case of violence.