LATEST: Peace protestor greeted with strong support in local towns and villages

By Midland Tribune Reporter
Published 8th Apr 2026, 12:33 GMT
Leila on her march to Dublinplaceholder image
Leila on her march to Dublin

Lelia Doolan is marching 216km across Ireland

Lelia Doolan (age 91!) is marching 216km across Ireland in a peace protest and stopped off in local towns and village this week.

She stopped off in Roscrea on Tuesday morning and was greeted by members of Age Friendly Roscrea and supportive local people.

Lelia has set out from Shannon Airport and is walking all the way to Dublin to highlight and protest the ongoing use of Shannon by the US military.

For decades, military planes have been landing there to refuel and pass through, something many believe makes Ireland complicit in wars abroad, including the current escalation and fears of wider conflict involving Iran.placeholder image
For decades, military planes have been landing there to refuel and pass through, something many believe makes Ireland complicit in wars abroad, including the current escalation and fears of wider conflict involving Iran.

Lelia Doolan pictured above

Her walk is a simple but powerful act, calling for peace and for Ireland to reflect on the role it plays in global conflict.

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Supported by a crew, is continuing her cross country walk from Roscrea to Mountrath.

Following her rest in Roundwood House, Mountrath she will walk to Portlaoise on Wednesday morning April 8, and Portlaoise to Monasterevin on April 9, via the Old Dublin Road.

The peace walk is expected to arrive outside the Dáil in mid April and has received international attention.

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