It may not seem like much but it's a start...and a huge start at that!




"...Ireland as the IRA called on all its members to stand down their arms at 4 o'clock local time and to pursue their goals by peaceful means."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8744220/

I remain Proud of my Irish background, cautiously optimistic and very hopeful.

You see? I am not the only one!

Comments

badgerbob said…
Maybe there is hope for this crazy world ?
31 July, 2005
Anne said…
or at least one small corner of it.
hmmmm, who was it that began the whole peace process in ireland again? (she said somewhat sarcastically) nice thoughts, rue.
31 July, 2005
Rue said…
Wow bb...optimism!?
I never expected that from you. I'm very proud of and hopeful for you as well.
31 July, 2005
Rue said…
My grandmother's (now 90 and in a residence) family is from there. My gr.Grandfather (her dad) was Henry Riddle and was one of the engineers brought over to work on the Welland Canal lock system. I apparently have dozens of cousins etc...there. He was from Belfast.
31 July, 2005
Karen said…
I too have roots in Ireland.
My Great Grandmother and her family came here long ago.
I have been getting info from some family and other sources trying to piece it all together. Not sure yet where they were from exactly but one of these days I will complete the puzzle. Good post Rue and thanks for the visit.
31 July, 2005
Anonymous said…
My name is Stanley Yew but my grandpappy was a MacGillivary from Ireland and I'm more than happy to hear the good news. Unfortunately, I'm not what you'd call a happy-go-lucky-guy like my pappy, and I tend to be a bit rude and obnoxious at times; well pretty much all the time. But there's one thing I love deeply and strongly, and that's Ireland, and when I shake off this rage and depression, I'm headed across the seas.

Thanks for the post, Rue.
01 August, 2005
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