Mainly the IRA fighting for a united Ireland.
It was resolved in the 1990s. There is no longer a conflict in Northern Ireland.
no, independence increased the conflict in Northern Ireland
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The conflict is primarily between the religious factions, Catholic and Protestant. Since it remained part of the UK, Northern Ireland has a history of Protestant domination in government and the economy. This friction has been expressed several times in violence and terrorism on both sides. The Nationalists continue to seek a union of the six Northern Ireland counties with larger Ireland, which is Catholic.
Since gaining independence in 1949, Northern Ireland has experienced significant violence primarily due to the conflict between nationalist/republican communities, who primarily identify as Irish and seek unification with the Republic of Ireland, and unionist/loyalist communities, who identify as British and wish to remain part of the United Kingdom. This sectarian divide has led to decades of conflict known as "The Troubles," marked by paramilitary violence, civil unrest, and political strife, deeply rooted in historical, cultural, and economic disparities.
The Irish frequently refer to the conflict in Northern Ireland as "the troubles".
Conflict over whether Ireland shouuld be seperated from the United Kingdom
Bloody Sunday occurred on January 30, 1972, in Derry, Northern Ireland. During a civil rights march protesting internment without trial, British soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters, resulting in the deaths of 14 people and injuries to many others. This tragic event became a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland conflict, leading to increased tensions and violence in the region.
Northern Ireland was another religious fight. This time it was between the Protestants and the Catholics.
The main division of conflict is between the Republicans (Nationalists), which are associated with Catholics, and the Loyalists (Unionists), which are associated with Protestants. However in recent years the Loyalists have become less active in conflict and any violence has developed into usually the Republicans targeting the security forces (Police/Army) in Northern Ireland.
The Troubles.