Group to protest against use of Shannon Airport by US troops

Several members of American group Veterans for Peace will take part in a protest this afternoon against the use of Shannon Airport by the US military.

Group to protest against use of Shannon Airport by US troops
Sun, 13 Nov, 2011 - 10:32

Several members of American group Veterans for Peace will take part in a protest this afternoon against the use of Shannon Airport by the US military.

The monthly vigil is calling for the Government to stop facilitating the passage of about 600 US troops a day through the airport to Iraq or Afghanistan.

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