Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Contribute : Support us now
Dublin: 15°C Tuesday 4 October 2022
Advertisement

'My goodness, McGuinness!': How the world saw the historic handshake

The handshake went as planned – but how did it go down with those watching? Here are the headlines…

By Michael Freeman Thursday 28 Jun 2012, 10:31 AM
Jun 28th 2012, 10:31 AM 7,203 Views 47 Comments
https://jrnl.ie/502683

ALL EYES WERE on Belfast yesterday as Queen Elizabeth II met former IRA leader and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.

The historic handshake passed off without a hitch – as this body language expert explained – but how did it go down with those who were watching?

We’ve been rounding up the best of the headlines from Ireland and abroad:

'My goodness, McGuinness!': How the world saw the historic handshake
1 / 13

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

  • The handshake in headlines

Read: ‘I’m still a Republican’: The body language surrounding the historic handshake>

Pictures: Martin McGuinness meets and shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth II>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article.

Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn more

About the author:

About the author
Michael Freeman
@michfreeman
michael@thejournal.ie

Contribute to this story:

Send a Correction

Read next:

COMMENTS (47)

    ∞

    About Us

    Follow Us

    Corrections

    Policies

    Content copyright © Journal Media Ltd. 2022 Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483623. Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.

    TheJournal.ie supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie
     

    Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.

    News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.

    Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.

    Switch to Mobile Site

    Sites: TheJournal.ie | Noteworthy | The42 | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie