Fergus Finlay: Good Friday Agreement must not be seen as the success of two men

I don’t begrudge Ahern or Blair a day in the sun for the agreement they signed, but if it is to be seen as ‘their’ work it would be a complete travesty

John Hume in Derry, Northern Ireland, 1970. He will be forever remembered as the architect of the peace process. Picture: Getty Images

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

I’m not sure to whom I should be addressing this. I’m guessing that a group of you has been charged with organising the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. You’re probably a team from several government departments in Dublin, and you’re probably in constant touch by now with the Northern Ireland Office and the Foreign Office in London. (I hope they gave you an afternoon off on Saturday to watch how a great team can overcome any adversity by a complete commitment to each other.)