They went on to announce the formation of a new unionist party.
The difference between the nationalist and unionist political parties is ideological.
In 1975, he proposed that the Order formed a new, united unionist party, but this was rejected.
It will be up to the unionist parties to interpret such a result in the least damaging way possible.
"I am extremely disappointed that the Unionist party has taken this decision and made such a massive change in policy," he said.
It's going to be interesting to see how far the Unionist parties will collaborate (if at all).
His father was a member of the local chapter of the Unionist party.
The reaction of the Unionist parties to the talks seemed to reflect fear that this would happen.
However, there were occasions when it did not follow the same course as other right-wing or unionist parties.
Dublin has never held formal negotiations with all of the main Unionist parties.