March 30, 2003
Peace Dividends
There was another anti-war protest at Shannon today. I'm not sure what effect the anti-war protestors are having on the war in Iraq, but they are making an impression in the west of Ireland. According to the Mayo News
Almost 10% of the total Mayo Garda Division of around 200 is now in Shannon providing security for the U.S. Army, which is using the airport as a refuelling stopover in its war on Iraq. Seventeen Gardaí – comprising fourteen officers and three sergeants – have been drafted to Shannon in recent weeks and no replacements have been sent to Mayo to compensate for their absence.
If there's a crime spree in Westport, we'll know who is to blame. Perhaps Mayo should look to have some of the troops going through Knock. Hmm…
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