Republic of Ireland v.s. Northern Ireland?

Question

Both of my grandparents are from the Republic of Ireland, and are Irish Catholic, but what exactly is the situation between the two Irelands? I know their have been many religious conflicts in Northern Ireland, but aside from knowing that the religious disputes took place, I don't know much of how they originated, or how the situation is now. If anyone can explain what's been going on between the two Irelands I would greatly appreciate it, preferably from someone who actually lives there so I can get it from a person who's actually been exposed to all the politics of the place. Thanks guys!

Answer 1

In modern times, until 1922 the Republic and Northern Ireland were both part of the United Kingdom. In 1922, after a rebellion, the mainly Catholic southern counties separated off to become the independent Republic. The partly Protestant Northern Ireland remained (and remain) part of the UK.

The Republic did not have The Troubles that have plagued Northern Ireland.

They play Rugby together as Ireland.

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Republic of Ireland v.s. Northern Ireland?
Both of my grandparents are from the Republic of Ireland, and are Irish Catholic, but what exactly is the situation between the two Irelands? I know their have been many religious conflicts in Northern Ireland, but aside from knowing that the religious disputes took place, I don't know much of...

Answer 3

There's no conflict between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The problem is between those people in Northern Ireland who want NI to remain part of the UK (loyalists/unionists) and those who want it to be part of the Republic (nationalists/republicans).

The dispute is not a religious one, it's just that unionists tend to be Protestant and nationalists tend to be Catholic, so it's easy to figure out where someone's loyalties lie based on their religion.

All of Ireland was once part of the UK, but in 1921 a treaty was signed that allowed 26 of Ireland's 32 counties to become a free state, but meant that 6 of the northern counties had to remain under British rule. These 6 counties are known as Northern Ireland.

If you want to read more about the politics and history, wikipedia has a good article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_ireland

Answer 4

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no not everyone hates each other, even at the height of the troubles the probelms have always been political catholics in northern ireland were suppressed under british rule for decades and turend to violence in protest. There is still some animosity between people but it is mostly ignorant people who do not know the ins and outs of it and hold a grudge just for the sake of it. The younger generation especially I have alarge group of friends some catholic some protestant, many of them are mixed religion couples no one really cares anymore.