A war of independence followed that ended with the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1922, which partitioned Ireland between the Irish Free State, which gained dominion status within the British Empire, and a devolved administration in Northern Ireland, which remained part of the UK.
What was the IRA fighting for?
The Irish Republican Army (IRA; Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann), also known as the Provisional Irish Republican Army, and informally as the Provos, was an Irish republican paramilitary organisation that sought to end British rule in Northern Ireland, facilitate Irish reunification and bring about an independent, socialist
Is Ireland and Northern Ireland separated?
The partition of Ireland (Irish: críochdheighilt na hÉireann) was the process by which the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland divided Ireland into two self-governing polities: Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. It was enacted on 3 May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act 1920.
Is a person from Northern Ireland British?
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and the British Nationality Act 1981 generally considers that a person born in the UK will be a British citizen by birth if one of their parents was either a British citizen or settled in the UK at the time of birth.18 Oct 2019
Are Northern Ireland citizens Irish?
Irish nationality law is contained in the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts 1956 to 2004 and in the relevant provisions of the Irish Constitution. The law grants citizenship to individuals born in Northern Ireland under the same conditions as those born in the Republic of Ireland.
What do you call a person from Belfast?
According to some websites, we're called Belfastians, but frankly, no-one has ever used that word in public and we've never seen it on anything official. And let's face it, it's just not snappy to call people from Belfast, 'people from Belfast' all the time. We asked our esteemed 2009-10 Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr.
What should I call Northern Ireland?
As a name "Ulster" is clearly to be preferred to "Northern Ireland." "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ulster" is a rounder and more resounding title than "the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
Are you still Irish if you're from Northern Ireland?
The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts Anyone born in Ireland was automatically an Irish citizen. People who were born in Northern Ireland were entitled to be Irish citizens if they chose it. A Foreign Births Register was established for descendants of Irish citizens born abroad.10 Mar 2021
What do you call a person from Ulster?
The Irish word for someone or something from Ulster is Ultach, and this can be found in the surnames MacNulty, MacAnulty, and Nulty, which all derive from Mac an Ultaigh, meaning "son of the Ulsterman". Northern Ireland is often referred to as Ulster, despite including only six of Ulster's nine counties.
How many counties are in Northern Ireland?
6 counties
What are the 9 counties of Northern Ireland?
Ulster Ulaidh (Irish) Ulstèr (Ulster-Scots)
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Was Northern Ireland a country?
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom, (although it is also described by official sources as a province or a region), situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. It was created as a separate legal entity on 3 May 1921, under the Government of Ireland Act 1920.