John Irwin became one of the greatest peace workers in Northern Ireland.

Men, once enemies, are now jointly governing in Northern Ireland. And although there have been several hitches, by and large it's working well.

A day like today is not a day for soundbites, really. But I feel the hand of history upon our shoulders. I really do.

They want to derail peace because they want to plunge Northern Ireland back into armed conflict.

Look at Northern Ireland and how long that is taking. Look at Sinai and Lebanon, and you see how difficult that is,

Anyone born and bred in Northern Ireland can't be too optimistic.