Irish Examiner view: It is time to pull together and reenergise Northern Ireland peace deal

While the people of Northern Ireland have shown willingness to overcome differences, there have also been those unwilling to move on from historic and entrenched attitudes

An illegal dissident republican parade through Derry's Creggan district saw police attacked by masked protesters. Petrol bombs were thrown at the PSNI, but thankfully no one was hurt. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

It was quite sobering yesterday to watch the activities in Derry as Ireland and the broader world paused to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, as people north and south prepared to welcome US president Joe Biden to mark the occasion.

An illegal dissident republican parade through the city’s Creggan district saw police attacked by masked protesters. Petrol bombs were thrown at the PSNI, but thankfully no one was hurt.