Two arrested during anti-war protest at Shannon Airport

The crowds object to the facility being used by the US military
Two arrested during anti-war protest at Shannon Airport

Cairde Palestine Belfast and Mothers Against Genocide also helped organise today’s protest, which is to be followed by another one on Sunday

Two people have been arrested in relation to public order incidents at Shannon Airport on Saturday afternoon where an anti-war protest was held.

The arrests came after roads in and out of the airport were blocked by protesters who object to the facility being used by the US military.

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