They vigorously defended themselves against the discrimination through which the Catholics were curtailed in their political participation. In 1967 the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) came into being, which campaigned for fundamental reforms and the implementation of social equality with mass demonstrations and civil disobedience. The government responded with repressive measures. In view of…
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Northern Ireland Conflict History
The history of the Northern Ireland conflict goes back to the Middle Ages. By 1200 the Anglo-Normans had conquered much of the Irish island. In doing so, they benefited from the quarrels of the Irish clans and the lack of central Irish power. However, until the 16th century, English rule was limited to the Irish…
Irish Poetry
Unlike many other countries, poetry in Ireland has had a strong presence in public life for centuries. From the royal houses in the early Middle Ages to the 21st century, the role of the poet has been very important in Irish society. Similar to theater, but also narrative literature, poetry lives in dialogue with the…