Irish Republicanism

Irish Republicanism is the nationalist belief that all of Ireland should be a united independent republic.

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Nationalist - Ireland - Republic

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Between 1169 and 1603 parts of Ireland were ruled by Anglo-Norman lords or directly from England; after 1603 all Ireland came firmly under English rule as a colony. In 1801, it became part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The development of nationalist and democratic sentiment throughout Europe was reflected in Ireland in the emergence of republicanism. Discrimination against Roman Catholics and a feeling that Ireland was economically disadvantaged in the United Kingdom were among the specific factors leading to opposition to British rule.

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1169 - 1603 - Anglo-Norman - England - Colony - 1801 - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland - Nationalist - Democratic - Discrimination - Roman Catholic

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In Irish history and politics, it is common to draw a distinction between nationalism and republicanism. The term nationalism is used for any manifestation of national sentiment, including cultural manifestations; for movements demanding autonomy from Britain but not complete independence; and sometimes for secessionist movements committed to constitutional methods. The term republicanism denotes movements demanding complete independence under a republican government. It is frequently associated with a willingness to use force to achieve political goals, and often, but not always, with a secular or non-sectarian outlook, whereas Irish nationalism almost always had a strong Catholic tinge.

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Nationalism - Secular - Sectarian - Catholic

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