London, Apr. 26.
FFICIAL Irish circles welcome the Anglo-Irish accord signed in London yesterday as a big step towards a completer agreement in the future.
It is understood that the British Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, played a big part in bringing the Agreement to fruition.
Significance of the Agreement is that it goes far beyond its contents. It is expected that a new Anglo-Irish atmosphere and a new era of friendship and ce-operation in matters of common concern will be created.
It is expected that the Eire Government will now take over more seriously than it has done in the' past the question of defence of the principal ports in Eire.
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