Is the island of Ireland under one government now?

Was Southern Ireland part of Great Britain before 1916?

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What country attempted to rule Ireland?

Ireland was under British rule up to 1922. Northern Ireland was created at that time, and it is still under British Rule, while what is now called the Republic of Ireland is independent.

Why Northern Ireland as part of British empire and not Ireland?

This is because the majory of people living in it known as unionist want to remain part of the UK. At one stage the whole island of Ireland was part of the Great Britain because the king at the time took control. As time went by only the nothern end of this island wanted to remain part of Great Britain called Ulster.

What is the relationship between Ireland and Britain?

There is no political relationship between Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Both are independent countries with their own governments. However, Northern Ireland, within province of Ulster, is an integral part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Ireland and Britain have strong diplomatic relations and generally a good relationship now, compare to other times in their history, when Ireland was under British rule.

Has northern Ireland always been separated from Ireland?

Yes.The four traditonal provinces of Ireland-Leinster,Munster,Conaught and Ulster were breifly united in 1014 by the High King of Ireland Brian Boru.It was only brief however because after the battle of Clontarf where Brian Boru broke Viking rule in Ireland he was killed in his tent while praying by a retreating Viking.

When did Northern Ireland split with the Republic?

In 1921, as a result of the Irish War of Independence.Ireland was given independence from Britain, but 6 counties in the north-east exercised their right to opt out of the newly created Irish Free State, rejoining Britain and becoming Northern Ireland.The two entities now occupying the island are Ireland(also called the Republic of Ireland) and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom.

What is the purpose of the custom house of Ireland?

The Custom House in Dublin is now used as the base for the Irish government's Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Is the mysterious island under water now?

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Is Ireland or Northern Ireland part of the UK?

The island of Ireland consists of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but the Republic of Ireland is not.

Why did Ireland join the United Kingdom?

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What is the meaning of free state in Ireland?

Originally it was a reference to the 26 counties of Ireland that are now known as the Republic of Ireland. Just after that part of Ireland got independence from Britain in 1922 and Northern Ireland stayed under British rule, the term "Free State" was used.

Is northern Ireland ruled by Ireland?

Northern Ireland has been devolved from direct UK Government control, and can now partially govern themselves. Before that, they decided to remain as a member of Great Britain when Ireland gained their independence.