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The whole of Ireland used to be part of the United Kingdom from 1800-1920. In 1920, the British Government agreed to let Ireland leave, because of the protests and unrest in the country. However, there were more protests among the large Protestant population who wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom. As a compromise, Ireland was divided. The majority of Ireland became a new country, and Northern Ireland was kept as part of the United Kingdom, even though it had a sizeable Catholic population who opposed this.
Northern Ireland was given a large amount of autonomy and had its own Parliament and Prime Minister. However, since there were a slightly larger number of Protestants than Catholics, the unionists always held a majority in the Parliament, and the "majority rules" nature of it meant the republicans were frequently excluded. Nethertheless, Northern Ireland was relatively stable up until the 1960s.
The growth of unrest in Northern Ireland led to more British troops being sent in to help the police deal with The Troubles, as they became to be known. This didn't always work out, especially at Bloody Sunday in 1972. Soon afterwards, the British Government abolished the government of Northern Ireland and placed it under direct control (although Northern Ireland was still represented in the British Parliament). The Northern Ireland government was recently restored, with the unionists and republicans sharing power.
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∙ 12y agoEngland did not capture Northern Ireland. Until 1922 all of Ireland was under British rule. A treaty then came into being creating and giving the Republic of Ireland independence, consisting of its 26 counties. The other 6 counties became known as Northern Ireland and remained under British rule.
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What territory does Northern Ireland occupy?
The British isles... And the UK...I hope you got what you wanted! :-)
Does the Irish Olympic team include North and South Ireland?
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What are the2 soverign states that occupy the island of Ireland?
The Republic of Ireland, officially known as Éire or Ireland, and Northern Ireland.
Are northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland both in the Olympics?
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What is the nationality of Northern Ireland?
People in Northern Ireland can have British or Irish citizenship.
What two independents nations occupy the british isles name the sea that lies between them?
It is the Irish Sea, which is between England and Wales, and Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
Is northern Ireland competing in the 2012olympics?
No. Athletes compete for either Ireland or Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There's been a longstanding dispute on whether the Northern Ireland area belongs to Britain or Ireland, but most people agree it's not a separate country, which is why it doesn't compete in the Olympics on its own.
Why do the English occupy 6 counties in northern Ireland?
I think you'll find most of the Protestants in Northern Ireland are of SCOTTISH descent, hence the connection to this day.
Are there still soldiers in Northern Ireland?
Yes there are still British soldiers in Northern Ireland; but not as many as there used to be.
What currency does Ireland use euro or british pounds?
No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.No. Ireland uses the Euro. The Pound is used in Northern Ireland and in Britain.
Why in different parts of Ireland is there different currencies?
The Republic of Ireland uses the Euro. Northern Ireland uses Sterling. It is because Northern Ireland is under British rule and so it uses the British currency.
What two independent nations occupy the British Isles?
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
