Teribus Surely even a died in the wool Brit like you is aware of the role played by the Republic of Irelands troops as peacekeepers throughout most of the worlds trouble spots.
Forgive me if I stray from the point, I thought you as a Rugby fan would have been impressed by the conduct of the Irish fans at the game with England, surely a lesson in manners for the soccer yobos of England, repeat score Ireland 43 England 13, not bad, what ,what, old boy.