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Had the pleasure of being in his company once at a rugby match and function of all things. Just a normal bloke that seemed to seek a bit of craic at every opportunity. Regarding the troubles, they would have happened just as bad with or without him, however they would no way have ended when they did had he not been involved in the first place, such was the esteem he held in republicanism. mhunicean_abu (Monaghan) - Posts: 1044 - 21/03/2017 22:15:54 1969761 Link 4 |
OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 21/03/2017 22:28:23 1969768 Link 2 |
Great post GotMilk. RIP Martin Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal turkeyplucker (UK) - Posts: 137 - 22/03/2017 09:46:31 1969851 Link 4 |
RIP Martin. Monaghansclown (Monaghan) - Posts: 174 - 22/03/2017 10:36:05 1969869 Link 2 |
Even Gerry Adams?
keithlemon (Australia) - Posts: 920 - 22/03/2017 11:23:49 1969890 Link 2 |
He was a good man who did many bad things. However, crucially, he died a good man in a country where many people are alive today who may not be if it were not for him and David Ervine. Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 22/03/2017 11:40:23 1969897 Link 0 |
It's amazing how anybody could couple David Irvine with Martin McGuinness - unbelievable. R.I.P Martin, a true leader in whatever field he was involved in.
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 22/03/2017 12:44:59 1969919 Link 0 |
RIP Martin. JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 22/03/2017 13:04:20 1969937 Link 2 |
clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 22/03/2017 13:35:04 1969960 Link 1 |
RIP Martin. A builder of bridges and a true Republican. LetterkennyMan (Donegal) - Posts: 393 - 22/03/2017 14:43:45 1969989 Link 0 |
The peace process would not have happened without the IRAs secret negotiations with the British Government - that's a fact among the academics . TheRightStuff (Donegal) - Posts: 1688 - 22/03/2017 15:09:58 1970007 Link 1 |
They were both exceptional men who took huge risks to end the killing. Fair play to both of them.
Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 22/03/2017 16:15:08 1970030 Link 0 |
Thinking of Martin today, googled his famous speech at the 1986 Ard Dheis, what an Irishman, what a legacy. suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1669 - 22/03/2017 21:15:17 1970162 Link 2 |
Rest in peace Martin, a great man who did his best for his country and never forgot his roots, very sad to die so young,he deserved a good long happy retirement after a lifetime of struggle, he will never be forgotten, El_Torro (Tyrone) - Posts: 155 - 22/03/2017 22:27:19 1970197 Link 2 |
Yes, I recall Tom playing for Derry, Think he might have won an AI under 21 title in late 60s. I also saw him play League of Ireland soccer with Finn Harps Curlew66 (Roscommon) - Posts: 506 - 22/03/2017 22:37:30 1970200 Link 0 |
delordub (Kildare) - Posts: 108 - 22/03/2017 23:05:28 1970214 Link 0 |
I agree but I'd have John Hume up there.
yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11231 - 22/03/2017 23:23:34 1970221 Link 1 |
I agree re Hume, David Ervine's role is/was overplayed. He obviously was more progressive than others in the UVF/PUP,however, im not sure if the influence he had in the 90s would have been allowed to continue. The side lining of more progressive elements after his death within the PUP/UVF, namely Dawn Purvis (his protégé) and seemingly now Sophie Long, suggest they are anything but a progressive party. bumpernut (Antrim) - Posts: 1852 - 23/03/2017 10:44:23 1970302 Link 0 |
RIP Martin McGuinness - A hero to many, and a proud son of Derry. MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 23/03/2017 12:00:56 1970347 Link 1 |
RIP Martin, I think for anyone under 35 from the south is is very had to imagine the darkness of the North in the 60's & 70's. Martin lived through this and worked hard in everything he done to make it a better place, which it thankfully is now. Martin's hard and courageous work will be remembered for hundreds of years to come. While his death is a massive loss to his family it is also a massive loss to Irish politics, he leave very big shoes to fill and I hope someone of his foresight is brave enough and capable enough to come forward and fill them. Any politician can speak and give sound bites but with Martin he lead by his actions and courage and for that the people of this island will be forever indebted to you. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. anto_meath (Meath) - Posts: 108 - 23/03/2017 12:11:58 1970353 Link 1 |