United Ireland

A United Ireland is the common demand of Irish nationalists, envisaging that the island of Ireland (currently divided into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) be reunited as a single political entity. Nationalists have suggested many different models for unification, including federalism, and joint sovereignty, as well as a unitary state.

1922-1998

The Free State and its successor, the Republic of Ireland(declared in 1949) both claimed jurisdiction over the six counties of Northern Ireland, but did not attempt to force reunification. In 1998, following the Belfast Agreement, the Republic voted to amend Articles 2 and 3 of its constitution, changing them from a claim to jurisdiction to an aspiration to unity.

Related Topics:
Republic of Ireland - Six counties - Belfast Agreement - Articles 2 and 3 - Constitution

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