shannon Peace Protests

US military continues to use shannon

As the US military continues to use shannon airport to refuel enroute to Afghanistan, anti-war groups have converged on the outfields and the infields, with one person running into the path of a US warplane. 2 arrests were made as protestors ripped down fencing and were tackled by Gardaí.
Full report and photos from one of the protests on saturday 15th December.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern illegally sanctioned the use of shannon airport without the consent of the Dáil or People of Ireland. This directly contravenes Article 28.3.1 of the Irish Constitution, which reads: "War shall not be declared and the State Shall not participate in any war save with the assent of Dáil Eireann". US military forces have been using shannon at least as early as September 30th. One of the first peace vigils was held on 25th september.

Audio: reports of shannon protests and Irish Anti-war movement speeches.
Photo montages:
1 shannon PEACE protesters confront US Marines
2 Irish Anti War Movement at shannon 
3 World airlines plane carrying US marines in background while gardaí tackle protesters
4 World airlines plane refuel at night

Video: Peace protesters confront US Marines