The last great symbolic moment as Queen Elizabeth meets Martin McGuinness

A decent, observant and balanced editorial... I take it it's not by Niall O'Dowd!

ciaradexy is right; The Irish and the British get along very well and have done for years. In fact, there are more Irish people in England than in the whole of Ireland. I just hope the intransigence and prejudices of many Irish-Americans doesn't cause antipathy to linger.

This is brilliant! I dont know 1 Irish person who doesnt have British friends or family. We get on very well so its nice to see our heads of state and elected leaders finally shaking hands. Kilsally, everyone is aware of the point you are making. Some of us have lived in Ireland 35 years. Please stop patronising us. Religion doesnt come into this anymore.

You seem to misunderstand the constitutional position of the Monarchy. The Queen serves the country, she is not `better than` anybody and doesnt claim to be. You also omit the fact that Ireland was partitioned due to Protestants fearing being second class citizens under Dublin / Catholic rule.

Wonderful to be alive to see this historic happening. My ancestors would never believe this could happen. God be with us all in peace!!