Peace activist to ‘surrender himself’ in Eyre Square

Controversial Galway peace activist Niall Farrell will “surrender himself” to gardaí at the Liam Mellows statue in Eyre Square, at 1.30pm on Friday.

Niall Farrell of the Galway Alliance Against War is to be arrested and sent to Limerick Prison for his involvement in a peace protest on the runway at Shannon Airport with Margaretta D’Arcy last September.

In June they were found guilty of having “interfered with the proper use” of Shannon Airport and given a two week suspended sentence and what approximates to a €100 fine. Both refused to pay the fine or sign a so-called peace bond.

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Peace activist to ‘surrender himself’ in Eyre Square

Controversial Galway peace activist Niall Farrell will “surrender himself” to gardaí at the Liam Mellows statue in Eyre Square, at 1.30pm on Friday.

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