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Case No. 10994Trespass and interfering with the operation, management or safety of an airport · Co. Clare · 30 Mar 2024

Trial of three activists over Shannon Airport incursion adjourned pending Supreme Court ruling

Three activists, Aindríu De Buitleir (29), Aine Ní Threinír (35) and Emer Walshe (33), are accused of trespass and of interfering with the operation, management or safety of Shannon Airport over an alleged incursion into the runway area on 30 March 2024. The three deny both charges, and the case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court in County Clare. The Supreme Court accepted an appeal on the defence of necessity as a legal point of public importance, and Judge Francis Comerford adjourned the trial until it rules. The judge further remanded all three accused on continuing bail, as reported on 16 February 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In court16 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Three activists, Aindríu De Buitleir (29), Aine Ní Threinír (35) and Emer Walshe (33), are accused over an alleged incursion at Shannon Airport.
Where
  • The alleged incursion involved entering the runway area of Shannon Airport in County Clare.
  • The case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court.
When
The alleged offences took place on 30 March 2024.
Other details
  • The three accused are described as Pro-Palestinian activists.
  • This is the first of four Clare court cases over alleged Shannon Airport incursions on separate dates from March 2024 to November 2025.
  • New fencing has been installed at Shannon Airport following the incursions.
Charges
  • The three accused deny trespass at Shannon Airport.
  • The three accused deny interfering with the operation, management or safety of Shannon Airport.
In court
  • The Supreme Court accepted an appeal on the defence of necessity as a legal point of public importance.
  • Judge Francis Comerford adjourned the trial until the Supreme Court rules on that legal point, as reported on 16 February 2026.
  • The judge further remanded all three accused on continuing bail.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incursion involved entering the runway area of Shannon Airport. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on March 30th 2024. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe three accused deny trespass at Shannon Airport. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe three accused deny interfering with the operation, management or safety of Shannon Airport. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtA judge adjourned the trial of three Pro-Palestinian activists until the Supreme Court rules on a legal point relevant to the defence. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe Supreme Court accepted an appeal on the defence of necessity as a legal point of public importance. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case and further remanded all three accused on continuing bail. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThis is the first of four Clare court cases over alleged Shannon Airport incursions on separate dates from March 2024 to November 2025. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Feb2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Supreme Court appeal prompts judge to adjourn trial of Pro-Palestinian activists at Shannon Airport - Clare Echo

    Reports that the trial is adjourned until the Supreme Court rules on the defence of necessity, and that this is the first of four Clare court cases over alleged Shannon Airport incursions.

    accused, Aindríu De Buitleir, 29, named, irish (judged from name)Aindríu De Buitleiraccused, Aine Ní Threinír, 35, named, irish (judged from name)Aine Ní Threiníraccused, Emer Walshe, 33, named, irish (judged from name)Emer Walshe