Two octogenarian anti-war protesters tell court some things are 'mandated by God'

Tarak Kauff, who admitted to damaging a fence at Shannon Airport said: "Irish people are sick and tired of their government cow-towing to the US."

(Left to right) Ken Mayers and Tarak Kauff at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin. They said that the Irish Government was in breach of international law and Ireland's neutrality by allowing US military planes, and civil aircraft contracted to it, to transition through Shannon Airport. Photo: Collins Courts

Two American octogenarians charged with trespass and criminal damage in relation to an anti-war protest at Shannon Airport have asserted their actions were legal under international law.

Ken Mayers (85) of Monte Alte Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico and Tarak Kauff (80) of Arnold Drive, Woodstock, New York, have both pleaded not guilty to causing criminal damage to a perimeter fence at the airport on March 17, 2019.