I am utterly, utterly astonished. I never thought I would live to see this day.

We lived in Greenisland near Carrickfergus from '74 onwards for many years (I still have family there), and "No Surrender!" was something I heard daily as a schoolkid.

If only someone had been brave enough to do this in 1975 - a lot of bloodshed and pain could have been avoided.

I applaud the people who have been strong enough to make this decision. Wonderful news.