Ireland is at peace!!!!!

One of the gentlemen I used to work with is Irish.  We talked some about the unrest in Ireland as he grew up and even some about his own run ins as a priest with groups that fighting each other.  Patrick my friend I hope this stay true.

 

Ahern delivers historic message on highest stage

By Senan Molony Deputy Political Editor in Washington

Thursday May 01 2008

IRELAND is at peace. With those four words, Bertie Ahernended his political career on the highest stage and signalled the hour of his country’s coming of age.

Yesterday he followed in the footsteps of three former taoisigh, Garret FitzGerald, John Bruton and Liam Cosgrave, along with two former presidents, Eamon de Valera and Sean T O Ceallaigh, in addressing the US Joint Houses of Congress.

The Taoiseach received a standing ovation as he delivered a message that had eluded them all……(more)…….