Conflict in Ireland Two Irelands.

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Conflict in Ireland Two Irelands

Background Protestant v. Catholic Ireland 55% Catholic 45% Protestant Different viewpoints

Protestant Beliefs Constitutional right to the land Preserving the Union with England Resisting a United Ireland

Catholic Beliefs Want a unified Ireland Self determination-let the country (majority) decide it’s own political future Majority of population.. happens to be Catholic

Historical Background The geographical closeness of Britain and Ireland has lead to a long history of interaction.

Timeline of Irish History 1170- British settlers arrive in Ireland 1641- Catholic uprising against Protestants 1801- Joining of Ireland and GB 1916- Rebellion 1918- Sinn Fein wins election 1919-1921- Anglo-Irish War 6 out of 9 Northern counties are given to GB 1949- Republic declared Fhjdkadjskjakdls;jakdl;sjdka;

Creation Northern Ireland Partitioned- divided by the British government. Six Northern counties remained part of the UK Irish Free State- under Anglo-Irish Treaty

Northern Ireland Protestant majority Religious bias in the distribution of housing and services Lead to more conflicts between the two sides Protestants were favored!

“The Troubles” ___________________________ Started in the 1960’s Civil Rights Campaign Catholics-inspired by the worldwide civil rights movement Protestants – saw this as a threat to Northern Ireland’s existence Fighting begins, again!

“The Troubles” 1969 – London sent the British Army to restore order. Catholic view of troops Protestant view of troops

Creation of Paramilitary Groups Irish Republic Army- was organized in response to British troops in Ireland Used violent tactics Bombings Killings

Response to IRA Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) Loyalist Paramilitary Group Both were formed to combat the IRA

Movement Toward Peace Fighting for several decades Violence= not the solution IRA and UVF start aligning with political parties Both groups began to use politics to achieve goals Politics= successful alternative

Sinn Fein- Republic Ireland Sinn Fein – “We Ourselves” IRA political party Leader-Gerry Adams

Future of Irish Conflict Early 1990s- peace talks begin Ceasefire Good Friday Agreement

Good Friday Agreement April 1998 Northern Ireland decision N. Ireland stays with the UK Citizens can be Irish, British, or both Catholics gain some power

Ireland Today Still divided? Still working on peace agreement IRA disarmament- Sept. 2005 Permanent peace?

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