RIP Martin McGuinness

Noddyholder · 23-03-2017 12:37PM

Former US president Barack Obama last night issued a statement paying tribute to Mr McGuinness, saying: "I send my condolences to the family and many friends of Martin McGuinness, a man who had the wisdom and courage to pursue peace and reconciliation for his people.

"His leadership was instrumental in turning the page on a past of violence and conflict that he knew all too well. In our own meetings, I was always struck by his good humour and persistent belief in a better future for the people of Northern Ireland.

"May Martin rest in the peace that he pursued in life, and may his example inspire others to follow a path of reconciliation."

Alf Stewart. · 23-03-2017 12:44PM

your face wrote:

A lot of people of a certain persuasion expound the virtues of peace but never fail to have a dig at their opposites when the slightest opportunity arises.

That'd be why SF have consistently been calling for a truth and reconciliation inquiry, and why every one else have consistently been rejecting it, right?

Would you get up the yard.

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 12:48PM

Noddyholder wrote: »

Former US president Barack Obama last night issued a statement paying tribute to Mr McGuinness, saying: "I send my condolences to the family and many friends of Martin McGuinness, a man who had the wisdom and courage to pursue peace and reconciliation for his people.

"His leadership was instrumental in turning the page on a past of violence and conflict that he knew all too well. In our own meetings, I was always struck by his good humour and persistent belief in a better future for the people of Northern Ireland.

"May Martin rest in the peace that he pursued in life, and may his example inspire others to follow a path of reconciliation."

Alf Stewart. wrote: »

That'd be why SF have consistently been calling for a truth and reconciliation inquiry, and why every one else have consistently been rejecting it, right?

Would you get up the yard.

Saying as you two are likely in the 'office' with me, would you make us a cup of tea and raid the biccie jar?

Mental Mickey · 23-03-2017 01:42PM

That vile piece of scum Katie Hopkins is at it again. She wrote something in the Daily Mail(I think?)having a go at him.

Attention seeking cow!

Sundew · 23-03-2017 01:46PM

Anybody know if his furneral is being streamed live?
Checked the church website but can't see a link on it...not sure if it's my laptop or not.
A link would be appreciated if anybody has one.

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 01:47PM

Sundew wrote: »

Anybody know if his furneral is being streamed live?
Checked the church website but can't see a link on it...not sure if it's my laptop or not.
A link would be appreciated if anybody has one.

RTE is screening it.

Cortina_MK_IV · 23-03-2017 01:49PM

Sundew wrote: »

Anybody know if his furneral is being streamed live?
Checked the church website but can't see a link on it...not sure if it's my laptop or not.
A link would be appreciated if anybody has one.

Try this:

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-northern-ireland-39365921

Sundew · 23-03-2017 01:50PM

FrancieBrady wrote: »

RTE is screening it.

Cheers for that...had googled but was getting no links!

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 01:50PM

Derry Journal streaming it live on FB

https://www.facebook.com/derryjournal/videos/1360479594013557/

Esel · 23-03-2017 01:53PM

FrancieBrady wrote: »

RTE is screening it.

Is it not just RTE News Now?

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 01:54PM

Esel wrote: »

Is it not just RTE News Now?

Not sure which channel, just know that they were covering it.

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 02:26PM

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 02:40PM

A round of applause for Arlene as she arrived at the funeral.
It's very much up to the DUP now, time for them to be statesman/womanlike.

armaghlad · 23-03-2017 02:48PM

FrancieBrady wrote: »

A round of applause for Arlene as she arrived at the funeral.
It's very much up to the DUP now, time for them to be statesman/womanlike.

A certain poignancy there. Arlene received a lot of flack in the last day or so over whether she would attend or not. Given she had been directly impacted by the IRA this is completely understandable, and I'm sure Martin himself would have acknowledged that.

As a Republican I am most thankful that she did attend.

end of the road · 23-03-2017 02:48PM

Mental Mickey wrote: »

That vile piece of scum Katie Hopkins is at it again. She wrote something in the Daily Mail(I think?)having a go at him.

Attention seeking cow!

indeed. but remember, vermin like her will never amount to anything.

if anyone is having a drink tonight, don't forget to raise a toast to our boy martin. one of the greatist irish men.

Noddyholder · 23-03-2017 02:54PM

PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton was among the mourners.

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 02:54PM

armaghlad wrote: »

A certain poignancy there. Arlene received a lot of flack in the last day or so over whether she would attend or not. Given she had been directly impacted by the IRA this is completely understandable, and I'm sure Martin himself would have acknowledged that.

As a Republican I am most thankful that she did attend.

The frank truth is that Arlene was in that position because she put herself there.
She dealt with McGuinness many times. She never seemed to understand, like McGuinness understood I think, that she was a leader and personal feelings needed to be dealt with privately and on a personal basis.
Only then can we move forward.

In saying that, delighted to see her there too and I would have been applauding.

Jayop · 23-03-2017 03:48PM

Fair play to Arlene for showing up. I could have understood had she not and I'm certain it's a tough decision for her and one that will get some eyebrows raised from her "side". But there she was and I'm reading she got a round of applause which is great.

Would be brilliant if his death could be used now to heal wounds rather than create more.

steddyeddy · 23-03-2017 03:49PM

Fair play is right. I would have shook her hand for that. It was a Christian thing to do.

Jayop · 23-03-2017 03:50PM

Clinton speaking really well on the BBC link now.

FrancieBrady · 23-03-2017 03:52PM

Jayop wrote: »

Fair play to Arlene for showing up. I could have understood had she not and I'm certain it's a tough decision for her and one that will get some eyebrows raised from her "side". But there she was and I'm reading she got a round of applause which is great.

Would be brilliant if his death could be used now to heal wounds rather than create more.

I would genuinely love to be inside her head or the head of any DUP person as they listen today.