Protestors demand end to military stopovers

More than 1,000 demonstrators today called on the Government to stop allowing the US to use Shannon Airport for military stopovers.

Protestors demand end to military stopovers
Sat, 24 Sep, 2005 - 17:13

More than 1,000 demonstrators today called on the Government to stop allowing the US to use Shannon Airport for military stopovers.

Protesters from across Ireland gathered outside the Limerick airport to voice their concerns about the practice.

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