Court adjourns sentencing of anti-war activist

The sentencing of anti-war activist Mary Kelly (52) was today adjourned until next Friday at Ennis Circuit court.

The sentencing of anti-war activist Mary Kelly (52) was today adjourned until next Friday at Ennis Circuit court.

Kelly was convicted yesterday of causing criminal damage to a US navy aircraft at Shannon Airport in 2003.

Kelly leaving court after her conviction yesterday
Kelly leaving court after her conviction yesterday

The mother of four, with an address in Galway, was allowed time by Judge Carroll Moran to consult a barrister and solicitor to allow a plea for mitigation on her sentence.

The jury at Ennis Circuit Court yesterday found Kelly guilty of causing damage of €1.1 million to a 737 US navy aircraft at Shannon Airport on January 29th, 2003, without lawful cause.

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She took an axe to the aircraft that touched down in the airport en route to Italy.

Kelly, who represented herself in the six-day trial, was last night greeted by applause from supporters as she left the Ennis courthouse.

"I am saddened by the verdict, but not surprised, I did my very best to show the jury the true facts around this case. My defence was hindered and closed down from the beginning by the trial judge," she read from a statement.