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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent

Peace activist, 91, walks across Ireland in protest against US military stopovers

Leli Doolan in hi-vs jacket smiling for photo, with people behind waving Palestine and UN flags, and a sign reading: 'US military planes out!'
Lelia Doolan with crowds of supporters as she arrived at Leinster House, Dublin, on Wednesday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA

A 91-year-old peace activist has crossed Ireland on foot and arrived in Dublin to petition the government to bar US military flights.

Lelia Doolan completed a two-week, 220km (138 mile) trek on Wednesday, ending at the gates of parliament accompanied by throngs of supporters.

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