Successful Mass Action at Shannon

national | miscellaneous | news report Sunday October 13, 2002 16:40 by Nicola - Cork Peace Alliance mediafile at hotmail dot com 086-350-8258

(official press release to mainstream media)

Cork Peace Alliance PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (one page) Date: 12th October, 2002 SUBJECT: Successful Mass Action at Shannon

Hundreds of protesters from all over Ireland converged on Shannon Airport today, Saturday 12th October to protest at the use of the airport as a refuelling stop for U.S. warplanes.

After blocking the road at the main entrance to the airport for two hours, and observing a minute’s silence for the victims of American bombs, demonstrators left the outside of the terminal building.

A peaceful mass trespass involving over a hundred protesters then took place. Ten participants in the mass trespass action were arrested.

Cork Peace Alliance spokesperson Owen Butler said:
“We are delighted with the way today’s protest unfolded. This was a successful non-violent action highlighting the use of Shannon Airport by U.S. Warplanes. We will continue our actions until this unconstitutional breach of Irish neutrality stops!”
Further information: Nicola Murray (086) 350-8258 or James McBarron (021) 432-2561

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