Essay about The Difficulties of Implementing the Good Friday Agreement

In order for the two states to co-operate and collaborate concerning affairs which affect both – such as the European Union – a North/South Ministerial Council, consisting out of the First and Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly and two members of

According to the Anglo-Irish treaty, southern half of Ireland would become free, and the northern half would still belong to the United Kingdom. This would cause an underlying civil war that would put the northern and southern Ireland against one another in order to get the British out of Ireland for good. With this underlying war going on, it will restrict the people of Ireland rights and provide many unique laws and events that wound argue for a united Ireland to bring peace to

Throughout history mass movements have contributed to changing the face of the world. Some most notable are that of the Bolsheviks and the Nazis. These movements and others like them have emerged as a result of the mistreatment of people, to preserve a group of people or propagate an idea or view. No matter the reason behind the start of the group, they all have one goal; the end result of every mass movement is to bring change. The mass movement that will be discussed is the Irish Republican Army, otherwise known as the IRA. The catalyst that caused its formation, a specific identification and analysis of the membership and the societal, religious, cultural, political, and national effect it had

The group of Catholics guerrillas are the ones who want to force the British out of their little town Ulster many where slider but they pushed on and they win their little town back from the british forces. The British soldiers was still trying to keep control of Ireland though they need food and resources but the Irish Republican Army would not let them get them because the irish people was to strong. They also learned how to farm better and to produce more for so that they would not have to rely on the british no longer and also better sustain their self without needing other countries help. The group of Catholics guerrillas have since planted several small bombs in both the province and they have also and mainland Britain

The troubles emerged as the result of several years of the escalating incidents between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. The troubles have been protracted and costly in every sense of the world. From the first civil rights marches in 1968 till the signing of The Good Friday Agreement in 1998, 3,500 people died and over 35,000 were injured in Northern Ireland as the direct result of the aggressive violence , rebellion, bombings, murders, and terror tactics. The Catholic and Protestant troubles and conflicts had a significantly impact on Ireland. This serious issue had impacted the lives of individuals and families that took place or witness the gruesome events that the troubles had causes, the political change and reform of

Northern Ireland has had a long and hard history with violence and oppression. For generations the people of Ireland have been at war with them selves, this has caused lots of damage to the overall health of Ireland. The violence now is at an all time low, meaning that this is the ideal time for Ireland to look at what harm, both mental and physical, the years of violence has caused. The Irish people have always been known as drinkers of alcohol, this has been one of the substances that people have been using to self medicate in Ireland for generations. There is also a large issue with hard drugs in Northern Ireland, this has become a huge issue that Ireland has not seemed to do be able to do anything about. Ireland has a large drug issue that stems from years of violence and mayhem, this drug problem only causes more violence of its own. Ireland cannot move towards a more lasting peace until they do all that is in their power to stop the rampant drug abuse that is in their country.

The Good Friday Agreement says that they will let the majority vote then that will determine if Northern Ireland unites with Ireland. This agreement allows Northern Ireland to be a part of the United Kingdom for as long as the majority desires to be. (Bollens, page 57). Although there was always a majority of Protestants in Northern Ireland, there has been a shift to more Catholics now. Professor Bollens, projects that within the next 10 to 15 years the shift from Protestants to Catholics is going to be so distinguished that there will probably be a vote for Northern Ireland to join Ireland and that it will join (lec., Feb 6th). Since the younger generations are identifying with the Catholics more, he projects that it will take 10 to 15 years because they need to wait until there are a significant amount of people at or above the voting age in order to have a successful outcome. If that were to happen then Britain would not have a choice but to agree. Yet, we would have to see if

In 1968, the Northern Ireland parliament had been dominated by unionists for over fifty years. Its attempts to solve social and political ills, such as institutional discrimination against Catholics, were too slow for nationalists and republicans and too quick for many unionists. This gave rise to growing tension and violence between the two communities (www.bbc.co.uk). It included an armed insurgency against the state some forms of the Catholic or nationalist population, which mainly were the Irish Republican Army (IRA), though it also included other republican factions, with the idea focused on creating a united independent Ireland (Dorney, 2015). The Ira were in constant battle with forces of the state.

On one side of this divide were Unionists: heavily Protestant, loyal to their British heritage and determined to remain part of the United Kingdom. On the other side were Northern Ireland’s Catholics, a minority which for decades had endured political and economic marginalisation. Caught between them was the British government, desperate to achieve peace in Northern Ireland but unsure how to enable it. Outside the law, paramilitary groups like the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) used violence and terrorism to impose their political will. For three decades these groups struggled against each other for rule in Northern

Ultimately, since the end of the Second World War, Bloody Sunday was unparalleled in Europe. The scale of the events on that faithful day both shaped and informed the evolution of the conflict in Ireland over the following three decades. Expectedly, the obvious over reactions of both the Provisional and Original IRA, among others, triggered an equally savage Loyalist reaction, which further solidified the atrocities which characterised the ‘Long War’. Much debate and vitriol still surrounds the competing accounts of what happen on that pivotal day. However, notwithstanding the realities and the facile excuses put forward by the British in the aftermath of Bloody Sunday, few in the Catholic community in the North could see how the actions of

Lastly, in my opinion, Catholics/nationalists should have their freedom to be united to Ireland and Protestants/unionists in Northern Ireland remain part of Britain. I think the leaders of the both parties should find peace-way to protect their people. The ways that allow their people-the civilians to freely live as people with dignity have the right to vote, the right to own land, houses, practice their faiths and their beliefs without bear arm. They cannot let the connotation “whoever was strong won and gained more power while others were oppressed and persecuted.” They should end the conflict in Northern Ireland, which was between Catholics/Nationalists and Protestant/Unionists because they all believe God. Therefore, why fight? For,

Among the green rolling hills of Northern Ireland, lies a dark past, scarred by the violence, injustice, cruelty of war. For more than four centuries, Northern Ireland was abused by the British, which in turn unfolded a brutal sectarian civil war. Violence between Catholics and Protestants ravaged the country throughout the conflict, but the most brutal were concentrated between the late 1960’s and the early 1990’s. However, despite the centuries of bloodshed and struggle, forging peace was possible. The process was not easy and was frequently interrupted; yet peace was still achievable.

In response to the Irish republican Army, what is now Northern Ireland established the Ulster Special Constabulary or “B Specials”. Starting in 1920, the Ulster Special Constabulary (USC) played a significant role in the unification and eventual founding of Northern Ireland. With a combination of various groups ranging from illegal to legal actions, the formation of Northern Ireland was shaped to have a unique and violent history until 21st century. Constantly looked at as the “Ulster problem” by all those around, policies and actions made by the North and the USC were greatly influenced by the attitudes surrounding this new nation.

1914 was a year when the balance could have been tipped one way or the

Esteemed members of the Board, in this report I intend to convincingly show you that the borders in question absolutely need to be redrawn. The borders I speak of are those of the British oppression of Northern Ireland. For years upon years the British have possessed political control over the people of Northern Ireland. I will make it obvious to you that the strong Catholic religion throughout Northern Ireland has forced the people to oppose British control. As most of you know, the official and majority religion of Great Britain is that of Protestantism. And the deeply faithful Irish have always felt that they were looked down upon by the British for refusing to practice their form of