When did the conflict start between Ireland and England?

Answer 1

It began in 1919 and ended in 1922. I think that it started in the 1530's, when Henry VIII sent the protestants over to Ireland for the first time. All events since then have led up to what has happened in Ireland. An extremly complex question. The Norman 'invasion' of Ireland in 1169 was carried out by Welsh-Norman barons from Wales. Edward and Robert Bruce invaded Ireland twice during the early 14th century, devastating the people and country. In the main, the question refers to the conflict between the English and Irish nations. Look at it this way: 1 - The Norman invasion of Ireland, which was'nt an invasion in the true sence of the world, ultimatly failed. The Normans were either repelled or integrated - like the Danes and Norwegians - into Irish society. 2 - English dominion began with Henry VIII in 1541. The policys of his successors (Edward, Mary, Elizabeth) slowly encrouched on Irish people and culture, but did not destroy it. 3 - The Nine Year's War (1594-1603) is usually described as an Irish defeat, which is strange as Kinsale (1601) was almost the only Irish defeat of the war, which in any case did not end for another eighteen months. It may be better to describe it as a draw with the Irish winning on points because they still preserved their culture and language, were pardoned by the 1608 Act of Oblivian, while the English Exchequer was bankrupted. 4 - The Irish Confederate Wars (1642-1653) did indeed end in defeat, but this was not looked upon as final. Certainly the restoration of the Stuarts in 1660 were great causes for celebration. Even more so was the fact that James II, a Catholic, became King of Ireland, Scotland and England in 1685. 5 - Only in July 1691, at Aughrim, were the Irish Jacobite forces signally defeated. However, the Treaty of Limerick safeguarded many of the interests of the Irish; sadly, it was betrayed by the English. If anyone is looking for the true start of English dominon of Ireland, 1691 is as good a year as any. And yet this still was not the end. The Jacobites remained a force to be reckoned with for the next sixty years. The Rebellions of the 1790's demonstrated that the patriotic impulse was not lost.

Answer 2

There was never a 'war' in Northern Ireland.

Some elements of the population have been fighting for independence from Britain since the establishment of the state on 3 May 1921. Other elements of the population fought to oppose them.

The level of intensity of this went up and down over the period from 1921 to 28 July 2005 when the IRA announced its intention to use purely political means to achieve Irish unity.

Gradually the IRA's civil opponents stood down, and the British Army withdrew.

Answer 3

In 1610 When England enacted what was known as the Articles of Plantation. They transferred ownership of land from the indigenous people toimmigrants loyal to the Crown. (A similar situation as is taking place in Israel Loyalists from Scotland and England were "planted" on the best land, while the original Irish owners were forced to cultivate the rocky hinterlands, or into servitude. the Scots and English Planters were Protestants. The displaced Irish were Catholic. The Irish rose in rebellion in 1641, killing thousands of protestant loyalists leading to reprisals in 1649 by the English under Oliver Cromwell, when thousands of Irish were slaughtered. In 1689, there was a further rebellion with support from the deposed English King James II, a Catholic, with aid from the French. In 1690, the new English monarch, William of Orange, defeated the Irish rebels at the Battle of the Boyne. Loyalists still celebrate this victory, marching annually on July 12th. these marches are designed to stir relics sentiment , especially when routed through catholic communities.

Answer 4

It is generally agreed that the 'Troubles' began in 1969, after several years of the Civil Rights Movement engaging in peaceful, non-violent forms of protest,inspired by the efforts of the Black Civil Rights movement in America, of which Rev. Martin Luther King was associated. The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) were often physically assaulted whilst engaging in these marches and protests by loyalist gangs, and forces associated with the Northern government (ie: B-Specials) (the most prevalent being that at Burntollet Bridge in Derry, covered by RTÉ and broadcast throughout the world, bringing international attention to the area.) When Loyalist mobs attacked Nationalist communities in the lower Falls road area in 1969, burning out several streets close to St. Peters cathedral and Clonard monastary, a sequence of events led to the re-activation of the IRA. It is for this reason that 1969 is the date often given as to when the 'Troubles' began, but in truth, it is difficult to give an accurate date, as there had been trouble in some form or another since partition in 1922.

Answer 5

well the very start was the plantation of ulster, some 400 years ago, when protestants came from britain, in 1969 what is known today as the troubles started with the battle of the bogside in derry/londonderry, non stop rioting by catholics looking for civil rights caused the police to retreat from the area and this is when the army was sent in, they did not take back the bogside area though they had a presence outside the area but people in the area governed themselves for awhile

Answer 6

The origins of this can be traced back to 1169. However, there are many misconceptions about the situation between Ireland and England, and also the situation in Northern Ireland. The history of Ireland is long and complex in regards to these issues.

Answer 7

The year was 1916.