led to the tension in Northern Ireland? Explain your answer. I agree that divided loyalties was an important factor that led to the tension in Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland‚ most Protestants regard themselves as British whereas Catholics see themselves as Irish. This difference in beliefs and loyalties is the basis that leads to the tension as the people do not regard themselves as people of the same country. Most Protestants do not want a union with Ireland as they are afraid that a Catholic
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the Northern Ireland conflict? (voting‚ education) Explain your answer. The conflict in Northern Ireland happened during the period 1963-1985‚ where it was officially declared over in 1994. Also known as “The Troubles”‚ this conflict started between two groups of people‚ the Catholics and the Protestants. The Catholics saw Ireland as one country and wanted the reunification of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland as one state. However‚ the Protestants wanted Northern Ireland to remain part
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for religious persecution‚ Famine‚ or political corruption. In the case of Ireland it was for famine and religious persecution. When you think of emigration from Ireland the biggest thing that stands out in our minds is the potato famine in the early 1800s and people think that is the only reason we had emigrants from Ireland‚ but in reality they also came over because of religious persecution. The Protestants in Ireland were being prosecuted for not wanting to convert to Catholicism in the late
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authority housing plays a vital role in Ireland housing system. Without it many people would find themselves on the streets without a roof over their heads. However it is not a solution to all problems we are experiencing in this country today. In fact while local authority housing solves many problems it can also be the cause of some problems too. In this paper I will look at and evaluate the strengths and the weaknesses of local authority housing in Ireland today. I will also look at prime examples
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World War II on Northern & Southern Ireland; 1939-1945 Daniel McCarthy (Visiting Student) Student Identification Number: 08102474 The Two Ireland’s in the 20th Century 0809-HI 208.E John Cunningham Word Count: 2‚990 13 March 2009 Daniel McCarthy 1 Throughout the time period of 1939-1945‚ the two countries of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland found themselves in two different positions in regards to participating in World War II. Northern Ireland‚ which was controlled by the United
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In considering the process of change in the relationship between Ireland and Great Britain between 1801 and 1921‚ how far can the 1886 Home Rule Bill be seen as a key turning point? In 1815 Ireland was part of the union though by 1921 it was partitioned. The years in between saw group and individual efforts in trying to change the relationship between Ireland and Great Britain. Parnell’s campaign for Home Rule is seen as a key turning point that potentially was the most important kick starting
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recession in Ireland in the 1980s‚ Irish people have often tried to escape the tough times by crossing over the Atlantic to a better life in the US. With the recession and an unemployment rate of almost 10 per cent‚ the recent figures of those emigrating is outstanding. In 2010‚ we saw over 65‚300 people leaving the country‚ the same number of those who left in 2009. This shocking figure is just below the number of emigrants in 1989‚ when unemployment in Ireland was at almost 18%. Ireland has moved
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In this essay the author will account for the development of social partnership in Ireland and also how it relates to theories of corporatism. Social partnership is a problem solving process‚ which facilitates and promotes structural change through a set of polices. This is done in order to maintain competitiveness in an ever-changing world. Social partnerships are made up of representatives from farming organisations‚ businesses‚ community sector and government. Social partnership provides a basis
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Ireland Unfree Shall Never be at Peace is a speech given by Patrick Pearse‚ a teacher‚ lawyer‚ poet‚ writer and also a political activist‚ during the funeral of Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa on 1 August 1915. This speech was delivered at the Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin‚ where several prominent Irish national figures are buried. When Pearse gave his speech‚ British politicians such as the Prime Minister W.Gladstone tried to give to Ireland more political independence. But what is at stake in this document
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our group has chosen is Ireland. We feel a Discovery Zone would be very profitable in a country like this because of many different factors. Whether it ’s median age‚ climate‚ or religion we intend to show that these characteristics make Ireland a suitable market for a Discovery Zone franchise. We will go through each of these factors in depth in the future; for now here is a summary of the positive aspects of Ireland as an international market for Discovery Zone. Ireland has an average median age
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