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TWO PEACE ACTIVISTS have been arrested at Shannon Airport after making their way onto the runway.
The incident happened at 6am this morning, and the two men were arrested by gardaí airside at the airport (the part of the airport beyond customs and passport checks).
It is understood the men, aged 56 and 74, painted a red cross onto the runway at the airport and were attempting to inspect an aircraft that had been kept there overnight.
A picture of the Learjet C-21 was earlier shared on Facebook by anti-war group Shannon Watch, and is believed by them to be in use by the US military.
The two men are currently being detained at Shannon Garda Station.
They are being held under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
This is the latest incident at the airport, which has seen a number of high-profile protests against its use by US Military.
Back in January 2014, then 79-year-old Margaretta D’Arcy was jailed for three months for trespassing on the runway at the airport.
TDs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace were both arrested July 2014 for breaches of security at the airport.
They’d want to start by sorting out these water charges. Should be top of their agenda.
I hope they are well rested after their break. What an absolute pack of wasters. Joan Burton has been offered a position as a forwards coach on the Irish ladies Rugby team. A very accomplished No.8 in her day
Kenny can’t even manage a smile properly! What a nonsense photo though with them all trying to look hip
Who took this awful photo?
My beloved Joan’s features are all blurred. The twinkle in her eye may be dimmed in this photo, but nothing can change the warmth of her heart.
LMFAO – Well done sir! Gave me a chuckle.
Forgot they were away..
What do you mean they were but they are all ways away whats new. What we should be saying is Oh they are back
God bless them all they look shattered, maybe we should give them a permanent rest.
Maybe they will do nothing until the next concert comes along then they will be galvanised into action and be willing to change the law overnight to make Ireland a better place. I agree with one of the previous comments. They sould have been rested permanently.
CAN I JUST SAY …… We are back !!
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