Pilgrims hit out at diversion from Shannon
28/06/2004 - 13:56:35A group of Co Limerick pilgrims whose flight from Lourdes was diverted from Shannon over the weekend due to the visit of US President George W Bush have expressed anger at their treatment.
The flight, which was carrying sick children and pensioners home from a trip to Lourdes, was diverted to Cork Airport due to security measures surrounding the Bush visit.
The charter plane finally landed at Shannon at 7.30pm on Saturday evening, more than five hours later than scheduled.
