Singing in the rain.

Since the adventures of Ulrich and Marcos seemed to spark some speculation, I feel it neccesary to report that Ulrich is alive. I found out yesterday evening that he has simply been slipping away to the pub "downstairs." At first I was excited, then I realized by "downstairs" he means "down the street." OK, thats normal activity. However, he continues to inform me of his fun evenings singing "IRA songs." So now I wonder, what did the IRA do with the recent abandoment of arms? Where did they go? Why did Ulrich move to Ireland? What are these songs? Why is there not a decent cup of coffee on the entire island?