Apology

Fair play to you Keith, you have my admiration for the admission of mistake on your recent statement in a very sensitive subject such as what happened on the Ballymurphy estate in the 70's.     From the son of Irish parents,  born in Manchester, served 23 years as a British soldier and now living in Rep of Ireland.  I'm accepted in my village,  with my background for who I am as a person, just as I accept my neighbours for having different beliefs to mine on certain subjects. 

I believe true progress will only be made in the North once us 'old stubborn bums' are long dead and gone and the 'younger non blaming folk' are in charge and steering the peace boat... who knows?  Until then, the hatred and finger pointing in Ulster will continue, only time will heal that mess.

I do know however that it's too damned cold and wet here and I'm biting at the bit to get out there to Spain. 

Thank you and if you are ever down in Kerry we can have a pint 

Thanks Keith, and likewise if you're ever up Mayo way too. 👍

Well done Keith, thank you for your apology.

Thanks Jenni appreciated 

keith I understand that the majority of Irish people did not agree with the IRA actions then and now I was just pointing out that the justice system should work both ways if it is to be pursued.  Peace in Ireland will be a wonderful thing, I would like to visit but my husband served two terms in the troubles and he will never go there again.  

Ok thanks for your response Alicia I understand completely. Take care and best wishes.

Hi

Oh, my mum was from Mayo, Claremorris, where are you from?

Trish

Hi Trish,  living just down the road, Ballyhaunis.  My dad came from Ballyglass, just outside Claremorris, mother from Balla, up towards Castlebar.  Was always headed back this way since leaving the Army for a few years to find my roots and meet up with relatives.  It's certainly a small place is Ireland and there's always somebody around who knows a relative...... And your Irish roots are??