Lets Talk About :Northern Ireland

Hello History Lovers and welcome back to my blog! I haven't done a Lets Talk about in long time so I figured it was time. As many of you know, I'm Northern Irish and very proud of it. But, how did Northern Ireland become Northern Ireland?

  The North was part of Ireland until 1542 when Henry VIII declared he ruled Kingdom of Ireland. The Irish resistance though, made sure he had little to control. 1641 : rebellion by Irish aristocrats against English rule created a massacre in Ulster. From that, war broke out between England, Ireland, and Scotland. Protestant victories in the Williamite War in Ireland, solidified the British rule. 1691 : Treaty of Limerick. This treaty would stop the war between both Irish and English and yet still follow William of Orange. 1798, rebellion lead by the Society of the United Irishmen. This rebellion can be compared to the French Revolution, by how so many fought to break the constitutional ties between Ireland and Great Britian and unite all Irish men. After this, the government of Great Britian pushed for the countries to be united. Northern Ireland formed in 1801. Still today is part of the UK but some think that is wrong. That it should go back to just being Ireland. 

     In Northern Ireland, there are 6 counties (Armagh, Down , Tyrone, Derry, and Fermanagh) out of the 32 counties in total(including Ireland). If you were to travel from the North to Ireland, you can still use sterling as well as euros. Northern Ireland also gives you a choice for either a British or Irish passport.

 

 

                   One of many photos I've taken in Northern Ireland :) 

                                  Until Next Time!

                                           J

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