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Because they wanted independence.

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Q: Why did Ireland leave the UK?
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Confict between Northern Ireland and UK?

There is no conflict between Northern Ireland and the UK. Northern Ireland is part of the UK. However, a minority of the population of Northern Ireland want to leave the UK and become a part of the Republic of Ireland. There has been a referendum about this in the past and the majority of the Northern Ireland people want to remain in the UK. Democracy won the day.


What attempts did Northern Ireland make to leave the UK?

Northern Ireland has not made any efforts to leave the UK. There are some that want it to happen, but no direct process has been undertaken to try to make it happen.


When did Cavan Donegal and Monaghan leave UK?

In 1922, along with 23 other counties in Ireland.


Why did south Ireland leave UK?

"South Ireland" or "Southern Ireland" are incorrect names for what is now known as the Republic of Ireland. Like any country in the world, Ireland wanted its independence, which is why the Irish Free State as it was known, later to become known as the Republic of Ireland left the UK, while Northern Ireland was created and remained part of the United Kingdom.


Is Kerry in Ireland part of UK?

No. Kerry is in the Republic of Ireland which is not part of the UK. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK and Kerry is not in Northern Ireland.


What was going on with the Irish Nationalism in the United Kingdom?

Irish nationalism is only within the province of Ulster in Northern Ireland (part of the UK). A minority of the population want to leave the UK and become part of the Republic of Ireland.


Do you need a passport for the boat to UK from Ireland?

No, Not if you a Citizen of the UK or Ireland.


Is UK All together with Ireland?

No it is not. The UK only includes Northern Ireland


Is Waterford Ireland part of the UK?

No. Waterford is in the Republic Ireland and so it is not in the UK.


Does Ireland border the UK?

The Republic of Ireland has a common border with the six counties of Northern Ireland which is part of the UK.


What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland in the UK?

The Republic of Ireland is not in the UK. They are completely separate. Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland.


What are the borders of the UK?

The only country that borders the UK is the Republic of Ireland, which has a border with Northern Ireland, which is a part of the UK.