Elderly Irish Woman Walks 220km to Protest US Military Airport Use
A 91-year-old Irish television producer, Lelia Doolan, walked 220 kilometers across the country to protest the US military's use of Shannon Airport without government oversight.
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A 91-year-old Irish television producer, Lelia Doolan, walked 220 kilometers across the country to protest the US military's use of Shannon Airport without government oversight.

Nonagenarian peace activist Lelia Doolan completed a 220km walk across Ireland, from Clare to Leinster House, to protest the US military's use of Shannon Airport and advocate for Irish neutrality. The 91-year-old's journey highlighted concerns over foreign military presence on Irish soil.

91-year-old film-maker and rights campaigner Lelia Doolan is undertaking a 220km walk from Shannon to Dublin to highlight the threat to Irish neutrality from US military flights.