Encyclopedia - Ulster Volunteer Force: Encyclopedia - Ulster Volunteer Force
The Ulster Volunteer Force (more commonly referred to as the UVF or by some of its supporters The Peoples Army) is a loyalist paramilitar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast: Encyclopedia Ii - Belfast - Geography
Belfast is situated at 54°35′50″N, 05°56′20″W. A consequence of this latitude is that it both endures short winter days and enj...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anglo-irish Treaty: Encyclopedia - Anglo-irish Treaty
The Anglo-Irish Treaty, officially called the Articles of Agreement for a Treaty Between Great Britain and Ireland, was a treaty between ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ireland: Encyclopedia - History Of Ireland
The History of Ireland is the story of a large island in the north-west of Europe and is heavily influenced by the concurrent History of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Trimble: Encyclopedia - David Trimble
The Right Honourable William David Trimble (born on October 15, 1944) is a Northern Ireland politician, who served as leader of the Ulste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British 36th Ulster Division: Encyclopedia - British 36th Ulster Division
The British 36th (Ulster) Division was a New Army division formed in September 1914. Originally called the Ulster Division, it was made u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unionists Ireland: Encyclopedia - Unionists Ireland
In the context of Irish politics, Unionists are people in Northern Ireland, who wish to see the continuation of the Act of Union 1800, as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster: Encyclopedia - Ulster
Ulster (Irish: Cúige Uladh, IPA: /ˈkuːgʲ ˈulu/) is one of the four provinces of Ireland. Ulster - Geography and demographics. Ulste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast: Encyclopedia - Belfast
Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus "what shall we give in return for so much" Belfast (Béal Feirste in Irish) is a city in the United Kingdom. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bloody Sunday 1972: Encyclopedia - Bloody Sunday 1972
On Sunday January 30, 1972, in an incident since known as Bloody Sunday, 14 unarmed men and boys were shot dead (one of whom died 4 month...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster Loyalist: Encyclopedia - Ulster Loyalist
A resident of the British controlled territory of Northern Ireland who supports continuing Northern Ireland's membership in the United Ki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster Defence Association: Encyclopedia - Ulster Defence Association
The Ulster Defence Association (UDA) is a loyalist paramilitary organisation in Northern Ireland, outlawed as a terrorist group in the UK...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster Defence Regiment: Encyclopedia - Ulster Defence Regiment
The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. Formed in 1970, it was designed to replace the controvers...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Loyalist: Encyclopedia - Loyalist
In general, a loyalist is an individual who is loyal to the powers that be. Two main historical groups of individuals have been specifica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Nationalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Nationalism - History
Irish nationalism - Roots. Ireland has been subject to varying degrees of rule from England since the late 12th century. (See Norman Ir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Volunteers: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Volunteers - The Split
The outbreak of the First World War in August 1914 provoked a serious split in the organization. Redmond, in the interest of the Home Rul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Terrorist Incidents: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Terrorist Incidents - 1970s
List of terrorist incidents - 1970. February 21: A bomb explodes in the rear of Swissair Flight 330, causing it to crash near Zürich,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Reunification: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Reunification - Support And Opposition For Reunification
There is almost universal support in the Republic of Ireland for reunification from all political parties. Public opinion generally range...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Terrorist Organisations: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Terrorist Organisations - Religious Terrorists
List of terrorist organisations - Christian. Nagaland Rebels (1947-present) Active in predominately Christian state in Hindu majority ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lurgan: Encyclopedia Ii - Lurgan - History
Earlier names of Lurgan include "Lorgain Chlann Bhreasail" (Lurgan of Clanbrassil), "Lorgain Bhaile Mhic Cana" (Long low ridge of McCann'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unionism Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Unionism Ireland - Irish Home Rule
Prior to 1912, Unionists wished to see the Act of Union 1800 (which had merged the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland to form the Unit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nationalist Party Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Nationalist Party Ireland - Parnell Split
The party split in 1891 over the leadership of Parnell. He had been named by party member William O'Shea as the cause for his divorce wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mural: Encyclopedia Ii - Mural - Northern Ireland Murals
Northern Ireland contains arguably the most famous political murals. Almost 2,000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland since t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Larne: Encyclopedia Ii - Larne - History
Both fossils and prehistoric human artefacts have been found in the sea cliffs around Larne. Larne was one of the earliest Viking settlem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Nationalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Nationalism - History
Irish nationalism - Roots. Ireland has been subject to varying degrees of rule from England since the late 12th century. (See Norman Ir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liam Cosgrave: Encyclopedia Ii - Liam Cosgrave - Taoiseach
Cosgrave led a National Coalition of Fine Gael and Labour to victory in the 1973 General Election. It was the first non-Fianna Fáil gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mural: Encyclopedia Ii - Mural - Northern Ireland Murals
Northern Ireland contains arguably the most famous political murals. Almost 2,000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland since t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Republicanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Republicanism - Irish Republicanism In Independent Ireland The Irish Free State And The Republic Of Ireland
Irish Republicanism - The Irish Free State. Though many across the country were unhappy with the Anglo-Irish Treaty (since, during the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Assassinated People: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Assassinated People - Assassinations In Africa
List of assassinated people - Algeria. Hiempsal, (117 BC), co-ruler of Numidia, by Jugurtha François Darlan, (1942), French Admiral, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lisburn: Encyclopedia Ii - Lisburn - 2001 Census
Lisburn Urban Area is within Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area (BMUA)and is classified as a Large Town by the NI Statistics and Research Ag...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Republicanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Republicanism - Irish Republicanism In Independent Ireland The Irish Free State And The Republic Of Ireland
Irish Republicanism - The Irish Free State. Main articles: Anglo-Irish War and Anglo-Irish Treaty Though many across the country were u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Royal Irish Constabulary: Encyclopedia Ii - Royal Irish Constabulary - History Of Policing In Ireland
The first organised police force in Northern Ireland came about through the Peace Preservation Act of 1814 but the Irish Constabulary Act...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Casualties : Brief Summary
Responsibility Between 1969 and 2001, 3523 died as a result of the Troubles: 2055 by Republican groups 1020 by Loyalist groups 368 by Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paramilitary: Encyclopedia Ii - Paramilitary - Paramilitary Police
In military terms, paramilitary security forces are typically light infantry. Effectively led, they can stand in defense, especially in u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Provisional Irish Republican Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Provisional Irish Republican Army - Notable Events
1971: First British soldier on security duties, Gunner Curtis, killed by the IRA in current campaign in North Belfast. Three unarmed Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Ireland - Union With Great Britain 1801-1922
In 1800, after the Irish Rebellion of 1798, the British and the Irish parliaments (the latter controversially, as massive bribery was inv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Unionists Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Unionists Ireland - Irish Home Rule
Prior to 1912, Unionists wished to see the Act of Union 1800 (which had merged the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland to form the Unit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulster - History And Politics
Ulster - Early history. Ulster is one of the four Irish provinces. Its name derives from the Irish language Cúige Uladh (pronounced "K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster Defence Association: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulster Defence Association - Criminality And Terrorism
According to the Sutton database of deaths at the University of Ulster's CAIN project1, the UDA was responsible for 112 killings during ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terrorism Act 2000: Encyclopedia Ii - Terrorism Act 2000 - List Of Proscribed Groups
Under the act, the Home Secretary may modify the list of proscribed groups by his order if he believes that an organization is "concerned...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sinn Féin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sinn Féin - History
Some historians dispute whether there is in fact a single, continuous Sinn Féin. Some merely see a collection of parties descended from ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange Order: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange Order - History And Origins
Orange Order - Roots. The Orange Order was founded in the 1790s, but its roots go back to conflicts arising out of the creation of Engl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edward Carson: Encyclopedia Ii - Edward Carson - Unionism
In 1910 it became clear that the House of Lords' veto on the Third Irish Home Rule Bill was about to be lifted. When James Craig and othe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ernie O'malley: Encyclopedia Ii - Ernie O'malley - Ira Career
After the rising, O'Malley became deeply involved in Irish republican separatist activism, a fact he had to hide from his family, who had...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Devolution - History
Devolution - Irish home rule. The issue of Irish home rule was the dominant political question of British politics at the end of the 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demographics And Politics Of Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Demographics And Politics Of Northern Ireland - Views On The Union
Most Northern Irish Catholics support unification, although opinion polls have shown a minority (approximately 30% according to a study i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Terrorist Organisations: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Terrorist Organisations - Religious Terrorists
List of terrorist organisations - Christian. Nagaland Rebels (1947-present) Active in predominantly Christian state in Hindu majority ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combat 18: Encyclopedia Ii - Combat 18 - Suspicions Of State Manipulation
Searchlight, Red Action, and other commentators on both the left and right, including journalist Larry O'Hara, have speculated that C18 w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - Geography And Climate
Northern Ireland was covered by an ice sheet for most of the last ice age and on numerous previous occasions, the legacy of which can be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Devolution - History
Devolution - Irish home rule. The issue of Irish home rule was the dominant political question of British politics at the end of the 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Trimble: Encyclopedia Ii - David Trimble - Education And Early Career
He was educated in Bangor, County Down, and at Queen's University, Belfast. He qualified as a barrister and began to lecture in law at Qu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast: Encyclopedia Ii - Belfast - History
The site of Belfast has been occupied since the Bronze ages, and the remains of Iron Age hill forts can still be seen. The original Belfa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Quigg: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Quigg - Battle Of The Somme And Victoria Cross Award
Robert Quigg was awarded the Victoria Cross for his "Most Conspicuous Bravery" at the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916. Prior to the maj...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Northern Ireland - Early 20th Century
From the late 19th Century, the majority of Irish people wanted the British government to give some sort of self-rule to Ireland. The Iri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patrick Pearse: Encyclopedia Ii - Patrick Pearse - The Volunteers The Irb And The Easter Rising
In November 1913 Pearse was invited to the inaugural meeting of the Irish Volunteers, formed to enforce the implementation of Westminster...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Terrorist Organisations: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Terrorist Organisations - Religious Terrorists
List of terrorist organisations - Christian. Nagaland Rebels (1947-present) Active in predominantly Christian state in Hindu majority ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Casualties : Brief Summary
Responsibility Between 1969 and 2001, 3523 died as a result of the Troubles: 2055 by republican groups 1020 by loyalist groups 368 by Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Ireland 1801-1922: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Ireland 1801-1922 - Act Of Union And Catholic Emancipation
Ireland opened the nineteenth century still reeling from the after effects of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Prisoners were still being dep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bloody Sunday 1972: Encyclopedia Ii - Bloody Sunday 1972 - Events Of The Day
Many details of the day's events are in dispute, with no agreement even on the number of marchers present that day. Although the organise...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Erskine Childers: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Erskine Childers - Military Career
On the outbreak of the Boer War in 1899 he volunteered for action, serving as an officer in the City Imperial Volunteers, Honourable Arti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anglo-irish Treaty: Encyclopedia Ii - Anglo-irish Treaty - Detail And Background
The contents of the Treaty divided the Irish Republic's leadership, with the President of the Republic, Eamon de Valera, leading the anti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bloody Sunday 1972: Encyclopedia Ii - Bloody Sunday 1972 - Events Of The Day
Many details of the day's events are in dispute, with no agreement even on the number of marchers present that day. The organisers, Insig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Home Rule Act 1914: Encyclopedia Ii - Home Rule Act 1914 - Origins
The Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain were merged on 1 January 1801 to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Loyalist: Encyclopedia Ii - Loyalist - Loyalists In Northern Ireland
See also: Ulster Loyalist A loyalist in Northern Ireland is another name for a Unionist who feels strongly about the political union betw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - December 2003: Encyclopedia Ii - December 2003 - Events
See also: 2004 Canadian Federal Election 2004 Taiwan Presidential Election 2004 U.S. Presidential Election Bloody Sunday Inquiry Search f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ian Paisley: Encyclopedia Ii - Ian Paisley - Background
Ian Paisley was born in what was then the town of Armagh, County Armagh in Northern Ireland, and brought up in the town of Ballymena, Cou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British 36th Ulster Division: Encyclopedia Ii - British 36th Ulster Division - Formation
In August 1917 the 8th and 9th battalions of the Royal Irish Rifles amalgamated to form the 8/9th Battalion which disbanded in February 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - Geography And Climate
Northern Ireland was covered by an ice sheet for most of the last ice age and on numerous previous occasions, the legacy of which can be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Royal Irish Constabulary: Encyclopedia Ii - Royal Irish Constabulary - The Anglo-irish War
The Sinn Féin victory in the general election of 1918 and their creation of an independent parliament (Dáil Éireann) marked the beginn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast: Encyclopedia Ii - Belfast - History
Main Article: History of Belfast The site of Belfast has been occupied since the Bronze ages, and the remains of Iron Age hill forts can...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sinn Féin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sinn Féin - Modern Sinn Féin
The largest of the modern-day Sinn Féin parties, also referred to as Provisional Sinn Féin, is the only political party to have seats i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sinn Féin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sinn Féin - Sinn Féin Recent History
With the Officials' repudiation of violence in 1972, and its move from republicanism to Marxism, Provisional Sinn Féin became the politi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Terrorist Organisations: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Terrorist Organisations - Nationalistic Terrorist Organizations
List of terrorist organisations - Palestinian. Main article: Palestinian political violence Palestinian Islamic Jihad Al-Aqsa Martyr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Overview
The Troubles - The partition of Ireland. The origins of the Troubles are complex. What is clear is that its origins lie in the centurie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Background
The Troubles were another chapter in the long-running series of disputes between Ulster's Protestant and Roman Catholic communities. They...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Overview
The Troubles - The partition of Ireland. The origins of the Troubles are complex. What is clear is that its origins lie in the centurie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Timeline
Deaths related to conflict (1990-2004) Number of deaths listed as "conflict-related (uncertain if conflict-related)" ( [1]). The Troubl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bloody Sunday 1972: Encyclopedia Ii - Bloody Sunday 1972 - The Perspectives And Analyses On The Day
Thirteen people were shot dead, with another man later dying of his wounds. The official army position, backed by the British Home Secret...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Belfast: Encyclopedia Ii - Belfast - Local Politics
In 1997, unionists lost control of Belfast City Council for the first time in its history, with the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland ga...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Background
The Troubles were another chapter in the long-running series of disputes between Northern Ireland's Unionist community, which is primaril...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terrorism Act 2000: Encyclopedia Ii - Terrorism Act 2000 - Training
Under section 54 training can be an offense: 54. - (1) A person commits an offence if he provides instruction or training in the making o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terrorism Act 2000: Encyclopedia Ii - Terrorism Act 2000 - Definition Of Terrorism
Terrorism is defined, in the first section of the Act, as follows: section 1. - (1) In this Act "terrorism" means the use or threat of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Troubles: Encyclopedia Ii - The Troubles - Timeline
Deaths related to conflict (1990-2004) Number of deaths listed as "conflict-related (uncertain if conflict-related)" ( [1]). The Troubl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Terrorist Organisations: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Terrorist Organisations - Nationalistic Terrorist Organizations
List of terrorist organisations - Palestinian. Main articles: Palestinian political violence, and [[]], and [[]], and [[]]   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - History
Main article: History of Northern Ireland; for events before 1900 see Ulster or History of Ireland. The area now known as Northern Irelan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - Economy
Main article: Economy of Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland economy is the smallest of the four economies making up the United Kingdom...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Republicanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Republicanism - Republicanism In Northern Ireland
Irish Republicanism - 1921 - 1966. In 1921, Ireland was partitioned. Most of the country became part of the independent Irish Free Stat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - History
Main article: History of Northern Ireland; for events before 1900 see Ulster or History of Ireland. The area now known as Northern Irelan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - Culture
With its improved international reputation, Northern Ireland has recently witnessed rising numbers of tourists who come to appreciate the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Nationalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Nationalism - Present
In Northern Ireland today, nationalist is used to refer either to the Catholic population in general or the supporters of the moderate So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Irish Nationalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Irish Nationalism - Irish Nationalist Organisations 1791-present
19th Century Society of the United Irishmen Young Ireland Catholic Association Repeal Association Irish Republican Brotherhood-Fenian Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - Symbols
Today, Northern Ireland comprises a diverse patchwork of communities, whose national loyalties are represented in some areas by flags flo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Larne: Encyclopedia Ii - Larne - Places Of Interest
Notable buildings in the town include the ruins of sixteenth century Olderfleet Castle and The Chaine Memorial, a replica of the traditio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liam Cosgrave: Encyclopedia Ii - Liam Cosgrave - Fine Gael Leader
In 1965, when James Dillon retired as Fine Gael leader after the 1965 election loss, Liam Cosgrave, as a senior party figure and son of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Terrorist Organisations: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Terrorist Organisations - Right-wing Terrorists
List of terrorist organisations - Racist terrorists mostly neo-Nazis and white-supremacists. Army for the Liberation of Rwanda - Rwand...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Larne: Encyclopedia Ii - Larne - 2001 Census
Larne is classified as a Large Town by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (ie with population between 18,000 and 75,000 people...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Larne: Encyclopedia Ii - Larne - Transport
Ferries sail from the harbour to destinations including Cairnryan and Troon in Scotland, and Fleetwood in England. Larne is connected to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - Demographics And Politics
A majority of the present-day population (59%, according to a 2004 survey) wish to remain part of the United Kingdom, but a significant m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange Order: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange Order - Religion And Culture
The basis of the modern Orange Order is the promotion and propagation of "biblical Protestantism" and the principles of the Reformation. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patrick Pearse: Encyclopedia Ii - Patrick Pearse - Radical Nationalism
Patrick Henry Pearse was born in Dublin. His father, a Catholic convert, was from a Cornish nonconformist family and an artisan/stonemaso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Ireland - Demographics And Politics
A majority of the present-day population (59%, according to a 2004 survey) wish to remain part of the United Kingdom, but a significant m...   » Read the article