Troubles

:The "Troubles" is a term used to describe two periods of violence in Ireland during the twentieth century. This article describes the latter; for the earlier Troubles, see Anglo-Irish War and Irish Civil War.

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Current situation as of 2004

Currently, the governments of Ireland and the United Kingdom are working together closely to seek a solution and have been doing so for some time. It is widely held by many in both Britain and Northern Ireland that the Troubles came to an end in the mid-nineties with the various paramilitary cease-fires that were established. The period that came after the Troubles was the Northern Ireland peace process, the Good Friday Agreement.

Related Topics:
Ireland - United Kingdom - Paramilitary - Northern Ireland peace process - Good Friday Agreement

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There are however continuing inter-communal tensions that tend to arise in particular during the "Marching Season" when the anti-Catholic Orange Order insist on parading through Catholic neighbourhoods. The parades are held to commemorate William of Orange's victory in the Battle of the Boyne and the start of the Protestant Ascendancy. One particular flashpoint that has caused repeated strife is the Garvaghy Road area in Portadown, although that parade has now been banned indefinitely. Recently it is in Belfast that the disputes have occurred.

Related Topics:
Orange Order - William of Orange - Battle of the Boyne - Protestant Ascendancy - Portadown - Belfast

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