Anti-war movement slams media for hyping protest
The Irish Anti-War movement is criticising the media for hyping the possibility of violence at tomorrow's anti-war protest in Shannon.
A small group of protestors have indicated on the Internet that they intend to try to breach the perimeter fence at the airport during tomorrow's demonstration.
Labour, The Green Party and Sinn Fein are encouraging their supporters not to join the march, and the Peace and Neutrality Alliance is also staying away, but Socialist TD, Joe Higgins, says the protest will be peaceful.
"I think it is extremely regrettable that the Labour Party, the Green Party and Sinn Fein should really have stayed away as a result of media hype, which was completely blown out of all proportion," he said.
"They are trying to allege there will be violence. The Irish Anti-War movement, of which the Socialist party is a part, is calling for a very peaceful, very disciplined peaceful demonstration."
