IRA to make historic statement

[Another Bill C.]

The time is near for the Unionists to "put up or shut up."

"Preparations are underway for a landmark statement by the Provisional IRA, announcing an end its armed struggle for a united Ireland and agreeing to turn to political methods.

"New-York businessman Niall O'Dowd, who said he had been briefed on the contents of the statement, described it as 'a truly historic moment in Irish history'.

"The statement is a response to an appeal to the IRA by Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams, who called for the IRA to move into a new mode so that the struggle could be "taken forward by other means".

"Mr Adams asked the IRA: "Can you take courageous initiatives which will achieve your aims by purely political and democratic activity?"

"It is hoped the move will end a lengthy deadlock in the Irish peace process. Ian Paisley's DUP, now the largest unionist party in the North, has refused to share power with Sinn Fein or even hold talks with the party."

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[two gun sid]

1. Good news...

Martin McGuinness is due to visit the US and will be here when it is announced.

Let's see what the DUP and Paisley does now.

[DaveinMD]

2. nothing will change

the DUP and UUP will just create new demands like renouncing the Pope.

[Maeve]

3. Today's the day--the IRA announcement is coming

Ahern 'broadly happy' with IRA statement

28 July 2005 11:34

RTÉ News understands that the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has been told the content of today's expected statement from the IRA and is broadly happy with it.

The Irish and British governments are thought to be anticipating that the IRA will announce that it intends to pursue its aims purely through peaceful means.

Mr Ahern's comments are understood to follow intensive contact between the Government and republicans in the run up to today's statement.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2005/0728/northpolitics.html

Prayers for peace ongoing as Irish history prepares to start a new page

[Maeve]

4. Here's the first report

IRA to cease all armed activity - Sky
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The IRA said it formally ordered an end to its armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland from 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sky TV reported.

The paramilitary group said it would cease all activity and pursue its aims through politics, Sky said, reading from an IRA statement -- a crucial move to revive talks on a lasting political settlement in Northern Ireland.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050728/325/fodnz.html

[DaveinMD]

5. Could P. Oneill win the Nobel Peace Prize?

just asking. :-)

[two gun sid]

6. I heard the news at work on BBC World...

I'm am very happy for the Irish People. There are still alot of hurdles before we get a final resolution but, this is a good step forward.