End to IRA military campaign

Well obviously the big news of the day (ok, i’m half an hour late, it’s Friday here) is the IRA statement. It’s been covered everywhere BBC, RTÉ, the Guardian and a dozen others. You’ll get some good analysis and commentary from the blogs: Slugger, Balrog, United Irelander, Most Sincerely Folks … that’ll get you started at least. Oh and Twenty has the “statement” in full.

I have to say the statement wasn’t what I expected. It’s a big leap forward in my opinion. Two questions though; 1. Will the IRA finally follow through with their promises? 2. What excuse will Paisley come up with now to avoid talking to Sinn Féin? Let’s wait and see.

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