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Ireland wanted Independence from the UK and after many years of campaigning and fighting a treaty was negotiated with the British Government and Irish envoys in 1921. It was enacted after ratification in 1922 founding the Irish Free State (later to become the Irish Republic/Eire). As part of the negotiations "Northern Ireland" (or the 6 counties in the North - predominantly Protestant out of 9 counties of Ulster) were allowed to exercise an option to withdraw from the State and remain part of the UK and did so. The Catholic minority in the North have continued to want unification with the South leading to the "Troubles" and the terrorist problems which largely (but not wholly) ended with the peace process and the Good Friday agreement.
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∙ 14y agoIreland wanted Independence from the UK and after many years of campaigning and fighting a treaty was negotiated with the British Government and Irish envoys in 1921. It was enacted after ratification in 1922 founding the Irish Free State (later to become the Irish Republic/Eire). As part of the negotiations "Northern Ireland" (or the 6 counties in the North - predominantly Protestant out of 9 counties of Ulster) were allowed to exercise an option to withdraw from the State and remain part of the UK and did so. The Catholic minority in the North have continued to want unification with the South leading to the "Troubles" and the terrorist problems which largely (but not wholly) ended with the peace process and the Good Friday agreement.
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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 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.
Will postage from UK to northern Ireland be any different?
No, Northern Ireland is a part of the UK.
What part of the UK is part of an island neighbor of Great Britain?
Northern Ireland is on the island of Ireland.
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.
Is Ireland or Northern Ireland part of the UK?
The island of Ireland consists of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but the Republic of Ireland is not.
Is your UK visa valid for Northern Ireland also?
Northern Ireland is part of the UK so your UK visa is valid.
Are Northern and Southern Ireland part of the UK?
Only Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. The rest of the island of Ireland, which you are referring to by the incorrect term Southern Ireland, is not part of the United Kingdom. The official name for that part of the island of Ireland is Éire or Ireland and it is also referred to as the Republic of Ireland. It is independent.
How long can you be in northern Ireland with your UK visa?
As Northern Ireland is still part of the UK; the same rules will apply.
Do you need visa to Northern Ireland if you have a UK visa?
No. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so the visa will cover it.
What countries share a border with northern Ireland?
On the island of Ireland you will find the country officially known as Ireland or Éire, sometimes referred to as the Republic of Ireland or incorrectly referred to as Southern Ireland. You will also find Northern Ireland on the island of 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.
