A once-unthinkable moment of history

The historic handshake between the British Queen and Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness, together with his words of blessing as they said goodbye, have been hailed as a watershed moment for Irish-Britishrelations.

A once-unthinkable moment of history
Thu, 28 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
Tony Jones, Steven McCaffery, and Michael McHugh

The encounter between the former IRA commander — now Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister — and Queen Elizabeth II was unthinkable a little over 10 years ago.

However, the success of the peace process and the Queen’s acclaimed visit to the Republic last year paved the way for their meeting.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Back view and tracking shot of Professional female doctor or surgeon wearing white medical gowns have expertise. walking in hurr HSE starts recruitment of suicide assessment nurses for Kerry, Limerick and four other regions
Homelessness: 'One person told us they have sex with strangers to secure a place to sleep' Homelessness: 'One person told us they have sex with strangers to secure a place to sleep'
Woman dentist examining smiling child girls teeth with mirror in dental clinic HSE apologises for children in the South-East having to wait seven years for orthodontic service
CourtsPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: BelfastPlace: Lyric TheatrePlace: DublinPlace: McGrath SuitePlace: River LaganPlace: IrelandPerson: QueenPerson: Martin McGuinnessPerson: Queen Elizabeth IIPerson: McGuinnessPerson: President Michael D HigginsPerson: SabinaPerson: PhilipPerson: Peter RobinsonPerson: Peter SheridanPerson: Michael LongleyPerson: HigginsPerson: prime ministerPerson: Tony BlairPerson: Lord MountbattenPerson: Gerry AdamsOrganisation: Sinn FéinOrganisation: IRAOrganisation: Republican
<p>Republic of Ireland fans were crushed on Thursday night when Ireland, who initially led against Czechia, ended up succumbing in the penalty shoot-out. Picture: Tom Maher/Inpho </p>

Ireland v North Macedonia tickets for sale after Prague penalties end World Cup dream

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited