Swangate, 

Dear __________________  
 On behalf of the Youth of Athenry, Co. Galway, we would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations and sincere thanks to all of you for your courageous efforts in finally bringing peace to our island.  
 Our town, Athenry, proudly boasts links with both traditions.  Edward Carson, the founding father of Unionism, who’s mother hailed from CastleEllen, a small townland two miles from Athenry, spent his summer holidays here and was proud to play hurling with the local team, Carnaun.  His kindness to the people of the area is legendary.  On the other side of the coin, Liam Mellowes, the leader in Athenry of the Easter Rising 1916, is fondly remembered here, with a National School and The Agricultural College named after him.  
We belong to a generation who have witnessed constant violence in Northern Ireland.  We salute your courage and bravery in coming to this agreement.  For the first time in decades, a new future has been mapped for all the people of Ireland.  Fears, anxieties and prejudices can now be alleviated.  A lasting peace is now a real hope and Ireland both North and South can look forward to a great future.  
Be assured of our solidarity and support.  
May God reward your efforts!    
_______________     _______________  
Michael O’Regan     Niamh Kelly  
On behalf of the Youth of Athenry.  
Copies of this letter along with 750 signatures were sent to Tony Blair, Bertie Ahearne, John Hume, David Trimble, Gerry Adams, David Andrews, John Alderdice, David Ervine, Gary McMichael, Malachy Curran, Monica McWilliams, Liz O’Donnell, Noel Treacy and the Attorney General. 
Michael  and Niamh have on file copies of replies from all the people involved.