The meeting, organised by Isaac Butt was attended by over 60 people from different political and religious persuasions. Five IRA members and four civilians were killed in the gun-battles, which took place in and around the building. Picture: The Irish Times1998May 22: The Good Friday Agreement endorsed by referendum on both sides of the border. The Irish Examiner front page of May 23, 1998. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire* 'On The Plinth' coverage continues each week in Tuesday's Irish Examiner (in print and online).

Source: Irish Examiner May 17, 2021 15:56 UTC