IRA cease fire 1994

In 1994 the IRA realsised that they were going to ceasefire after hundreds of years of Irish fight the British Army and Laws they had put in place. Whenever they realised that they were going on a ceasefire all the reporters cushed into get their story after reporting the fighting between the two countries. This is a report from the British reporters of BBC.

1994: IRA declares 'complete' ceasefire

The IRA has announced a ceasefire after a quarter of a century of what it called its "armed struggle" to get the British out of Northern Ireland.

The statement came just after 1100 BST and said there would be a "complete cessation of military operations" from midnight tonight and that the terrorist organisation was willing to enter into inclusive talks on the political future of the Province.

The statement has raised hopes for peace and an end to 25 years of bombing and shooting that has led to the deaths of more than 3,000 people.

There is scepticism from the loyalist community and celebration in the Catholic areas of Belfast and Derry.