Price of peace — don’t mention a united Ireland

AFTER being at each other’s throats in Ireland for the past 400 years, it is truly a cause for rejoicing when we see hardcore nationalist and unionist leaders talk to each other as equals for the first time.

The significance of this event for peace and stability on this island cannot be overstated.

My only fear now is that we of the nationalist tradition might risk screwing it all up by banging on about a united Ireland.

We must resist our primeval urge to recapture ancient tribal territory and concentrate all our energies on making friends with our unionist neighbours.

Dick Keane

35 Silchester Park

Glenageary

Co Dublin