It's a very touchy time given the unsettled political situation in ulster itself, with Brexit further muddying the waters. The fear would be widespread rioting rather than a return to a full scale guerrilla war.
Whats calling itself the IRA today doesn't have the arms the organization or the training for it. Aside from a few murders their campaign doesn't rise much above the level of petty vandalism.
There are signs of hope. Arelene Foster visited an Irish language school and actually said thank you to the students in Irish. No doubt Orange lodges across the province are wondering why she didnt spontaneously combust after speaking in the heathen tongue.
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