Army cordon protects Shannon

IN the beginning, a handful of peace activists were camped outside Shannon Airport.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2003 - 00:00

Mícheál Lehane

The area is now surrounded by a peacekeeping force armed with Steyr assault rifles and Mowag armoured personnel carriers.

Just after breakfast yesterday, the 120-strong 12th Infantry Battalion from Sarsfield Barracks drove the 16 miles to Shannon to beef up security at the airport.

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