Date with destiny

POLITICAL choreography seemed to be the order of the day. Conveniently, the corps de ballet master changed the tempo.

The tables were arranged to attract and the date for the opening performance chosen to perfection.

Sixty-two years ago, the European war ended on May 8. It took some time for union to evolve, but evolve it did. Those who believe that reconciliation in Ireland depends on the ending of constitutional partition and the building of independence will be pleased to celebrate on May 8, when we will look towards the United Provinces of Ireland.

John Robb

Consensor

New Ireland Group

Ballymena

Co Antrim