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Ireland & Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's main parties agree in historic talks to restore a power-sharing government on 8 May.
Ref. BBC

Ireland Northern and Ireland

Twenty or thirty years ago I am sure no one would have thought this stage would have ever been reached.

Rather off topic, but... Such news makes you wonder if thee is hope for the Middle East conflict.

Ireland & Northern Ireland History & Civil Business Politics

BRITISH ARMY'S ROLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND AT AN END

The British army will officially end its peacekeeping role in Northern Ireland on Tuesday after a 38-year presence that has involved more than 300,000 personnel and cost the lives of more than 750 soldiers.
Ref. https://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/200...rn-ireland.html

Ireland Northern and Ireland

I can understand the need for N. Ireland even as recently as a couple of decades ago. However, with powersharing and the EU, what is the benefit of actually having a separate N. Ireland? Is it for the British citizens in N. Ireland? Do they retain some sort of benefits? If there is anyone from this area that has some insight or an opinion, please respond.

Rather off topic, but... I find it ironic that it took 38 yrs to achieve the goals of the peacekeeping effort and we are looking to bring toops back home after just a few years in Iraq...food for thought.

Ireland Northern and Ireland

British government 'colluded over 80 murders':

The UK, security forces colluded with loyalist paramilitaries in 80 deaths between July 1972 and June 1978 in Northern Ireland's "Murder triangle" In counties Armagh and Tyrone, Leslie Thomas QC said. Ref. Source 5