Archbishops Eamon Martin and John McDowell issue joint statement on Drumcree crisis

Archbishop Eamon Martin and Church of Ireland Archbishop John McDowell issued a joint statement calling for a peaceful and reconciling response to the crisis in Drumcree. The two archbishops appealed for respect for the rule of law and the use of peaceful, democratic processes to maintain a stable society.

In the statement, the archbishops invited those involved to act in ways that build trust, peace, and the common good. They expressed a willingness to support an inclusive effort to find a way forward during the current crisis.