A historic day for Ireland -- the IRA have agreed to set aside their arms and reject violence. This has been a long time coming, and is a huge step forward. It's a complex situation up North, and I suspect there's still a long way to go before the area can truly succumb to peace, but this is a vital, positive move. As someone who's lived on this small island for most of his life, this day could possibly, if everything works out, prove to be as important for me and other Irish people as Independence Day is for the Americans!!!!