Americans normally can't understand this but, like most European countries Ireland just happened. People were in Ireland since Cave Times, and eventually grew into communities.
Ireland was then split up into five. They were technically countries.
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The fifth one is now part of Leinster.
Then in 1167 the Normans came and territories were split up.
Since the Irish Republic (the southern part of Ireland) was established in 1923 (?) and thus Northern Ireland was established as a part of the United Kingdom.
St. Patrick spread the Catholic religion in Ireland.
Ulster Bank Ireland is one of the big four banks in Ireland. The Ulster Bank Ireland was founded in 1836. The bank has 6000 employees and over 1.9 million clients.
Southern Ireland dissolved in December of 1922. Southern Ireland was made under the Government of Ireland act in 1920. It was never effectively established.
In 1801, the Parliaments of Britain and Ireland were merged to form 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland'.
South Circular Road, Dublin.
Yes it's in County Down, 12 Miles from Belfast. County Down and five neighbouring Counties became part of Northern Ireland when it was established in 1921.
By boat and later by plane, when services between Ireland and the US were established..
The Kingdom of Great Britain added Ireland in 1801, creating the UK.
Ireland has a well-established reputation of giving aid to many poor countries around the world, both by the government and by the people.
The Kingdom of Great Britain added Ireland in 1801, creating the UK.
Great Britain and Ireland were governed under a single government from 1801