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“The leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann has formally ordered an end to the armed campaign. This will take effect from 4pm this afternoon. All IRA units have been ordered to dump arms. All Volunteers have been instructed to assist the development of purely political and democratic programmes through exclusively peaceful means. Volunteers must not engage in any other activities whatsoever.
The IRA leadership has also authorised our representative to engage with the IICD [International Independent Commission on Decommisioning] to complete the process to verifiably put its arms beyond use in a way which will further enhance public confidence and to conclude this as quickly as possible. We have invited two independent witnesses, from the Protestant and Catholic churches, to testify to this.
The Army Council took these decisions following an unprecedented internal discussion and consultation process with IRA units and Volunteers. We appreciate the honest and forthright way in which the consultation process was carried out and the depth and content of the submissions. We are proud of the comradely way in which this truly historic discussion was conducted. The outcome of our consultations show very strong support among IRA Volunteers for the Sinn Féin peace strategy.
There is also widespread concern about the failure of the two governments and the unionists to fully engage in the peace process. This has created real difficulties. The overwhelming majority of people in Ireland fully support this process. They and friends of Irish unity throughout the world want to see the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Notwithstanding these difficulties our decisions have been taken to advance our republican and democratic objectives, including our goal of a united Ireland. We believe there is now an alternative way to achieve this and to end British rule in our country.
It is the responsibility of all Volunteers to show leadership, determination and courage. We are very mindful of the sacrifices of our patriot dead, those who went to jail, Volunteers, their families and the wider republican base. We reiterate our view that the armed struggle was entirely legitimate. We are conscious that many people suffered in the conflict. There is a compelling imperative on all sides to build a just and lasting peace. The issue of the defence of nationalist and republican communities has been raised with us.
There is a responsibility on society to ensure that there is no re-
The IRA is fully committed to the goals of Irish unity and independence and to building the Republic outlined in the 1916 Proclamation. We call for maximum unity and effort by Irish republicans everywhere. We are confident that by working together Irish republicans can achieve our objectives. Every Volunteer is aware of the import of the decisions we have taken and all Óglaigh are compelled to fully comply with these orders.
There is now an unprecedented opportunity to utilise the considerable energy and goodwill which there is for the peace process. This comprehensive series of unparalleled initiatives is our contribution to this and to the continued endeavours to bring about independence and unity for the people of Ireland.”
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern: Der Krieg ist vorbei.
Der britische Premierminister Tony Blair: Die Erklärung ebnet den Weg für die Wiederherstellung der suspendierten politischen Institutionen Nordirlands.
Mitchell Reiss, Gesandter des amerikanischen Präsidenten Bush: Sehr positiv und sehr ermutigend.
Jeffrey Donaldsen von der DUP: Ich brauche Zeit, die Stellungnahme zu prüfen. Wir hätten sie gerne deutlicher bezüglich der Kriminalität gehabt und detaillierter, was die Überprüfung des Entwaffnungsprozesses betrifft.
Der Vorsitzende der Ulster Unionist Party Sir Reg Empey: Man kann nicht jedes Statement der IRA für wahr nehmen und muss nun sehen, was mit den Waffen passiert und wie man mit der Kriminalität umgeht.
Der SDLP-
Der frühere SDLP-
Wer Interesse daran hat, mag dies bis morgen um 24.00 Uhr über mein Kontaktformular (auf den Briefumschlag links unten in der Leiste klicken) kundtun und dabei die Postanschrift für den Versand nicht vergessen. Bei mehreren Interessenten entscheidet das Los.
Das historische Vorbild, die 1880 ausgegrabene 1.000 Jahre alte Gokstad, ist in einem Museum bei Oslo zu besichtigen. Auf ihr wurden seinerzeit die Überreste von Olav Geirstadalv gefunden, der als erster Wikingerkönig Dublins gilt.
Derweil sind irische Buchhändler sauer auf Supermärkte, die Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince seit Tagesbeginn für weniger als die Hälfte des empfohlenen Preises von € 25,99 verkaufen. Bei Tesco kostet das Buch € 12,99, worauf dies Dunne Stores mit € 9,99 unterbot. Der Einkaufspreis liegt laut Derek Hughes von den Hughes and Hughes Bookshops bei 16 Euro.
Da sich in meiner ‘irischen Schatzkiste’ noch ein paar andere Dinge befinden, die ich entweder doppelt habe oder nicht benötige, wird es bis zum Herbst die eine oder andere weitere Aktion dieser Art geben.
Still mourning the death of his wife some years earlier, Papa Riley (Gabriel Byrne), a Traveller King, rejects the travellers ways and opts for a settled life in Dublin, leaving his two young sons, Tito (Ruaidhrí Conroy) and Ossie (Ciarán Fitzgerald), to fend for themselves. Their lives change when their Grandfather (David Kelly, spielt auch den Michael O’Sullivan in ‘Lang lebe Ned Devine’) shows up, bringing with him a magnificent white stallion named Tír na nÓg. But it’s not long before the authorities discover the horse in the Riley’s flat and have it removed, leaving the boys heartbroken.
With the help of a corrupt police chief (Brendan Gleeson), Tír na nÓg is sold to a local horse trainer, who plans to turn him into a champion show jumper. But Ossie and Tito decided to free him, becoming fugitives as they embark on an adventure to stay with their beloved horse. Papa Riley, realising he must save his children, is jolted from his state of grief. Aided by his old traveller friends, he takes off Into The West.
Der Flug hatte jahrestagsgemäß am 14. Juni starten sollen, war jedoch aufgrund der Witterung und technischer Probleme zweimal verschoben worde.