John Downing: Sixtieth anniversary of Sean Lemass's historic trip North shows how far we still have to go

In January 1965, taoiseach Seán Lemass's unprecedented visit to Northern Ireland marked a pivotal moment in Irish relations, leading to significant reactions from both sides.

The backlash from Ulster loyalists, like Ian Paisley's demonstrations, highlighted the fraught tensions existing in Northern Ireland, reflecting historical grievances that have persisted since independence.

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