ZoneAlarm blocking IRC Fix

suggested we chat using the IRC tool. I did some research, downloaded a client, and figured out how to configure it, but then when I tried to connect to a server, I kept getting a message that Zone Alarm was blocking it

1. Open Zone Alarm.
2. Click IM Security.
3. Click the Advanced button.
4. Unclick the Block IRC check box.

That's it. Worked like a charm.