Protestors to oppose US military landings at Shannon

Hundreds of people are set to take part in a demonstration at Shannon Airport today to highlight the continuing US military stopovers there.

Protestors to oppose US military landings at Shannon
Sat, 24 Sep, 2005 - 09:52

Hundreds of people are set to take part in a demonstration at Shannon Airport today to highlight the continuing US military stopovers there.

Protesters are calling for the Government to change its policy on allowing the US Army to use the airfield.

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