Why does Ireland hate England?

Answer 1

We don't.

AnswerDuring her recent (2011) visit to the Republic of Ireland, Her Majesty the Queen's speeches contained references to atrocities that the British had imposed on the Irish over many years of rule in the past. She wished to once and for all draw a line under the history of things like the potato famine and other major issues, partially caused by British rule and Irish insurgence.

However, just like there are still a few bigoted people around who hate all Germans because of WW2, (despite most Germans never having been involved in the war!) there are some who still hate the British because of things that happened over 100 - 200 years ago.

In Northern Ireland the British are still part of the government, as Northern Ireland is a province of the United Kingdom. And here are where the troubles started. The words 'Catholic' (predominantly the Irish republic and a minority in Ulster) and 'Protestant' (predominantly those of British descent in Ulster) are convenient labels to carry on this hatred, but have nothing really to do with religion - and certainly nothing to do with Christianity nor Christian love.

Thankfully the vast majority of people have forgiven and forgotten. It's sad hat you are still experiencing hatred - hopefully this will get less and less as time goes on.

Answer 2

800 years not a couple of decades as the previous answer stated would do it!