Monday, July 08, 2002

The peace line in Belfast is multiplying and fragmenting, and it seems there is a similar multiplicity of motives for wanting them there.

Of all the political ‘coups’ of the last week, Gearoid O’Caireallain regards Maskey’s wreathlaying as the most masterful strategic move of the lot. The Orange leadership at Drumcree seems to be under fire from some who suspect them of having become soft.

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