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My mum and I were looking through her old newspapers and magazines earlier. Here's a tour of some of the stuff we found

#GFA20 #GoodFridayAgreement

31st August 1994-the IRA declare a ceasefire. I'm 7.
Loyalist paramilitaries are a big concern following the ceasefire
DUP press secretary Nigel Dodds is sceptical.

The UUP's Jeffrey Donaldson welcomes the ceasefire.
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Over the course of this night, 20 years ago, the text to conclude the multi-party negotiations in N.Ireland was agreed.
It was issued with this Declaration of Support from the parties, fully endorsed by the British & Irish governments.
#ItIsAgreed
#GFA20
#BelfastAgreement
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"1. We, the participants in the multi-party negotiations, believe that the
agreement we have negotiated offers a truly historic opportunity for a new
beginning."

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"2. The tragedies of the past have left a deep and profoundly regrettable
legacy of suffering.

We must never forget those who have died or been injured, and their families.

But we can best honour them through a fresh start..."

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