Speaking of irony, odd that maybe the republicans' best outcome for now, and not a bad one at that per Fionn, is return to direct rule from Westminster. Hm. O God Bless England is our Prayer.

Well, the unionists were split down the middle in the GFA referendum; and I suppose they perceive---correctly---that they are gradually losing power under the Agreement. Political shift predictable, I guess. But yeah Fionn, I sure wish there were more David Ervines, from your description of him.