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Ostensibly, the IRA targetted the police (RUC), the British military, loyalist parilitaries and British or loyalist politicians. However, as on Bloody Friday, the bombings could be indiscriminate, deliberately targetting civilians or not caring if civilians are caught in the blasts. Even if they were specifically aiming for legitimate war-time targets, the nature of bombing as a tactic meant that civilians were almost guaranteed to be killed and, not that it matters to the victims, those harmed could be from either community.
They would also target unionist/Protestant owned businesses that they believed to be linked to loyalist paramilitarism, as in the 1993 bombing of Frizelli's Fish Shop, above which a meeting of loyalist paramilitary leaders was due to take place. The bomb went off prematurely killing one of the bombers, a UDA man and eight civilians.
Other cases like this were the killing of the pregnant wife of a British officer when she started his car.
What else can I help you with?
Who was involved in the Omagh bombing?
It was Real IRA who started the Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland back in 1998. It happened on the 15th August 1998.
Who is Ireland at war with?
Well the IRA Had been bombing the UK in the troubles.
Why did the IRA bomb England?
There has been a long history (from Fenian times) through to the present of the IRA bombing English targets. In the 1970's this was done out of a sense of "one bomb in London is worth 100 in Belfast". Also, according to "Armed Struggle:The History of the IRA" by Richard English British negotiators had said during secret negotiations with the IRA that a large bombing campaign would persuade them to leave Northern Ireland.
What did the IRA believe in?
The Old IRA (1919-1922) wanted a free Ireland from the British. The Provisional IRA (1969-1998) wanted a united Ireland free from British control. and The Real IRA (1972-1997) wanted the British out of Northern Ireland and were willing to do anything for it.
What was the terrorist group of Northern Ireland that has wanted Ulster to unite with Ireland?
There have been a number of them, with the main being the IRA (Irish Republican Army).
Who was involved in the Omagh bombing?
It was Real IRA who started the Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland back in 1998. It happened on the 15th August 1998.
Who is Ireland at war with?
Well the IRA Had been bombing the UK in the troubles.
What was the IRA a conduit for?
The IRA is considered by some to be a conduit for individuals in Northern Ireland who were unhappy with their government. Their opinions are not representative of most of the people living in Northern Ireland at this time.
Why did the IRA bomb England?
There has been a long history (from Fenian times) through to the present of the IRA bombing English targets. In the 1970's this was done out of a sense of "one bomb in London is worth 100 in Belfast". Also, according to "Armed Struggle:The History of the IRA" by Richard English British negotiators had said during secret negotiations with the IRA that a large bombing campaign would persuade them to leave Northern Ireland.
Name the terrorist group of Northern Ireland the has wanted Ulster to unite with Ireland?
The IRA want this.
How many people in Northern Ireland are against the IRA?
There are over 1.8 million people in Northern Ireland. It would be impossible to put an exact number on it, but the vast majority of them are against the IRA.
Who killed Rosemary Nelson in Lurgan In Northern Ireland?
The IRA done it.
Why are the IRA commiting terrorist acts?
The IRA are not committing terrorist acts. That has finished now. They did commit them in an attempt to create a united Ireland by removing the British influence in Northern Ireland.
What fears did protestants have in northern Ireland?
They feared the Irish Republican Army (IRA). When Northern Ireland was unjustfully declared British fights began to break out between the native Catholics and new-coming Protestants. The IRA protected Ireland. And still do.
What did the IRA believe in?
The Old IRA (1919-1922) wanted a free Ireland from the British. The Provisional IRA (1969-1998) wanted a united Ireland free from British control. and The Real IRA (1972-1997) wanted the British out of Northern Ireland and were willing to do anything for it.
Which Revolutionary organization attempted to reunify Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland?
The main group which has attempted to reunify Ireland by force since 1969 is the Provisional Irish Republican Army. However they are often referred to simply as the Irish Republican Army or the IRA. Since the creation of the state of Northern Ireland the following groups have also attempted to use force in order to reunify Ireland: Official IRA Continuity IRA Real IRA Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) All forms of the IRA use the Irish Óglaigh na hÉireann as their official name.
Is Ireland dangerous?
No Ireland is not dangerous in any way, shape or form. The North of Ireland was dangerous in the 70's with the IRA bombing etc but it never affected the South. It is 100% safe to visit/live any were in Ireland.
