Troubled history of Northen Ireland

The course paper is devoted to the problem of the troubles that broke out in Northern Ireland in 1969. They proved that even liberal democratic institutions and a standard of living enviable in all but the wealthiest countries were no proof against ethnic conflict in the contemporary age. In a multicultural world, the troubles raised profound questions regarding the willingness of peoples to live with one another. The ability of law-bound states to cope with severe public disorder under the glare of international attention was sorely tested.

Introduction…………………………………………………………………….......3

Chapter 1 History of the Conflict………………………………………………..…6
1.1 Plantation of Ulster………………………………………………...…7
1.2 Rebellion……………………………………………………………..9
1.3 Northern Ireland under Home Rule…………………………………10
Conclusions……………………………………………………………..12
Chapter 2 The Troubles…………………………………………………………...14
2.1 The Civil Rights Movement………………………………………...14
2.2 Battle of the Bogside ……………………………………………….16
2.3 Bloody Sunday……………………………………………………...19
2.4 Ulster Workers' Council Strike……………………………………..20
2.5 Dublin and Monaghan Bombings…………………………………..21
2.6 Hunger Strike……………………………………………………….22
Conclusions……………………………………………………………..24
Chapter 3 Peace Process……………………………………………………….....25
3.1 Early attempt: Anglo-Irish Agreement……………………………..25
3.2 Paramilitary Ceasefires……………………………………………..26
3.3 Belfast Agreement…………………………………………………..27
Conclusions……………………………………………………………..29

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..31

Resources…………………………………………………………………………33