Why Ireland is Divided in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

Ireland is divided into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland due to historical, political, and religious factors. The division stems from a complex history of British rule in Ireland. In 1920, the Government of Ireland Act created two distinct entities: Northern Ireland, predominantly Protestant and in favor of remaining part of the United Kingdom, and the rest of Ireland, which eventually became the Republic of Ireland in 1949, predominantly Catholic and seeking independence. Religious and national tensions, particularly between the Catholic and Protestant communities, fueled conflicts like "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. This agreement brought relative peace but maintained the political division. The Republic of Ireland is an independent nation, while Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom, with a devolved government and ongoing discussions about its constitutional future, including the potential for reunification with the Republic of Ireland.

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[gumdeo]

Partition was a shame. Early Irish nationalism had prominent Protestants like Wolfe Tone and John Mitchel.

[johnmathieson]

I'm confused so the Republic of ierland no longer exists according to the EU Irish passport so does that mean that the Republic of ierlands ticule flag no longer exists and if so what flag repentance Ierland is it the Harp confused

[ChayBode]

With the current rate of immigration the Irish will need all the land they can get to house them.

[kerrydennison]

They should just completely free the Irish people from any colonial rule.

[Ceiteach.O.Duibhir]

About time you did something on Ireland
Greetings from The Irish Republic🇮🇪
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