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A long period of tension in Northern Ireland between Catholics, who believed they should be part of the Republic of Ireland, and Protestants, who wanted to remain in the United Kingdom. The division in Ireland dates from from 1922, when the majority of Ireland left the United Kingdom. However, the area around Belfast had a large Protestant population who strongly opposed leaving the United Kingdom.
The Troubles began in 1968, with the worst of the conflict being over by the mid-1970s, but the tension continued for many years. Republicans formed a paramilitary group called the Irish Republican Army, and Loyalists responded with similar defence groups. The Irish Government in Dublin were willing to cooperate with the British and strongly denounced the violence. The British Army and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (the police force) frequently had to intervene to stop violence. This caused several problems, especially a clash during a protest in Derry, known as "Bloody Sunday". 14 protesters were killed by the army, who had been on the alert for an IRA sniper.
The majority of violence happened in Northern Ireland itself, with several bombing attacks and shootings. In 1971, a loyalist group killed 15 people at a bar in Belfast. In 1987, an IRA bombing killed 12 people at a Rememberance Day church service in Enniskillen, which caused many Republicans to turn against them. The worst attack was in 1998, not by the IRA itself but by a group of dissenters, killing 30 civilians in Omagh. A number of attacks happened in England; in 1992 the Prime Minister's house was damaged in an unsuccessful mortar attack, and four years later a lorry filled with explosives destroyed several buildings in Manchester, although no-one was killed as the area had been evacuated.
The peace process began in the late 1980s, and was finally completed with the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which led to the violence soon ending. A referendum was soon held and 71% of voters agreed with the agreement (80% of eligible voters turned up). Since then, the IRA have laid down their weapons, although violence still happens sporadically.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe island of Ireland had been under British rule since the middle ages, when people from Scotland settled in the northeastern part of Ireland to colonise the island.
Irish nationalists fought for their independence, which was eventually granted. However, the population of six of the counties in the northeast were Unionist (pro-British) and rejected independence. So the country was split in two. Creating Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland was to be a self governing territory of Britain. But Southern Ireland never took off and its rulers quickly declared it a republic.
Meanwhile in Northern Ireland, these 6 counties were not 100% British. Unionists (pro-British) outnumbered Nationalists (pro-Irish) by around 60 to 40 respectively. So the two groups began a bitter ethno-political conflict which lasted from the 1960s until the late 1990s. Nationalists wanted the six counties (Northern Ireland) to leave the UK and join with the Republic of Ireland. But the Unionists wanted it to stay with the UK.
There is considered to be peace now, with a shared government in which no one party is allowed to have an overall rule. But people still regard themselves as British or Irish, Unionist or Nationalist.
Most Irish people in NI have Irish passports, even though they were born in a part of the UK which would make them British. This is because the Republic of Ireland extends its citizenship laws to the entire island.
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∙ 6y agoPeople from Scotland settled in the north east part of Ireland 400 years agoto try and colonise the island and make the people british. Ireland became part of the UK when a parliament that only protestants could join passed the act of union. only 10% of the population were protestant in Ireland.
Ireland fought for its Independence, which was granted but with one condition. that 6 counties in the north east of the island stay with the UK. So the country was split in two. Creating Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland, southern Ireland was to be a self governing territory of Britain with its King, Gerorge. But southern Ireland never took off, its rulers quickly declared it a republic. Meanwhile in Ni, these 6 counties were not 100% British and protestant, they were 45% Irish catholic. So the two groups started fighting and killing each other. Irish wanted the six counties (northern Ireland) to leave the UK and join the rest of the island as a republic, separate from the UK. But the British wanted it to stay with the UK.
there is peace now, with a shared government, no one party is allowed to have an overall rule. but people still regard themselves as British or Irish. most Irish people in Ni have Irish passports, even though they were born in a part of the UK which would make them British. but you can choose your nationality in Ni, a unique situation in the world.
simple solution, Ireland shouldn't have been taken over.
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∙ 14y agoThe fact that they're different religions.
The Protestants were mainly English, and the Catholics were mainly Irish, and the Irish didn't want the English in their country, and being under English rule, and the English wanted the country ans to rule them.
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Were the planatations in Ireland popular?
No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.
What year was northern Ireland buildet?
Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.Northern Ireland officially came into existence in 1922.
How did Northern Ireland get its name?
It is literally a geographic reference, as it is in the northern part of the island of Ireland, though there are parts of the geographic north of Ireland that are in Northern Ireland.
How successful was the northern Ireland government in responding to the economic and social problems from 1949-1969?
Do your own history essay! ;)
Is waterford carlow in northern Ireland?
Waterford and Carlow are both in the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland.
The problems in northern Ireland were called this?
'The Troubles'. Ulster
What problems do poor children cause for Ireland?
They cause the same problems American kids. Cause
What institutuion was created by the Good Friday Agreement?
The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.The Northern Ireland Assembly.
What group wants northern Ireland to become part of Ireland?
It would be safe to say that the Irish Catholics in Northern Ireland would be happy if that part of the UK became part of Ireland. It would however, cause another problem, namely the Protestants of Northern Ireland would be extremely displeased and it could cause more conflicts.
Were the planatations in Ireland popular?
No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.No. They meant land being taken from others, often by bad landlords and in time they lead to problems in Ireland between the existing residents and the settlers, which continued to the present time. Many of Northern Ireland's problems can be traced to the plantation of Ulster.
What are some of the problems caused by the fact that northern Ireland is still a part of the great Britain?
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (Great Britain is a geographic description) Republicans in the past used terrorism to try to force Northern Ireland to become part of the Republic of Ireland. They have been unsuccessful.
Why was Northern Ireland always at war in the 20th Century?
Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.Northern Ireland was not always at war in the 20th century. It did not even exist for the first two decades of the 20th century. It's formation caused problems as it created a division in Ireland. Within Northern Ireland itself there were those that were for and against the formation of Northern Ireland. There were problems, but not really a war. It wasn't until the 1960s that trouble really began to happen, and then continued for about 25 years. It was sporadic with various incidents and not outright fighting, typical of a standard war.
What were the problems in Northern Ireland?
theres only one problem in the north people who want to be English.
The dispute in present-day Northern ireland is over?
Yes, but some problems and tensions remain.
What borders the northern part of Ireland?
There is the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, in the northern part of Ireland. The most northern point on the island of Ireland is actually in the Republic of Ireland, not Northern Ireland, as you will see at the map at the link below. Around the northern coast, is the Atlantic Ocean.
Can you use northern ireland money in uk uk?
Yes. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom so obviously no issue. Northern Ireland and Scottish banks issue there own Sterling Notes. This can cause some confusion but are ligitimate currency. Coins are the same.
The king of northern ireland?
Northern Ireland does not have a king.
