Sinn Fein Essay Examples

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An Overview of the Largest Nationalist Party in Northern Ireland, The SDLP (558 words, 2 pages)

SDLP The SDLP is the largest nationalist party in the North of Ireland, representing over 60 of the nationalist community. It was formed in 1970, by a number of MPs (Member of Parliament) and Senators who worked for social justice, equality and civil political rights for all. SDLPs leader, John ... Read More

An Introduction to the Struggles in Northern Ireland (1161 words, 2 pages)

The struggles in Northern Ireland described in nationalistic terms can be described as the last chapter of British subjugation of the Irish people. In their fight for self rule the costs to Irish people have been great. Tens of thousands of Irish and British lives have been lost or ruined ... Read More

Outline of Events That Led to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 (2232 words, 4 pages)

A remarkable feature of Westminster's approach to the Northern Ireland 'Troubles' since 1969 has been the extent to which governments and oppositions down the years set party conflicts aside in searching for remedies and solutions. When Labour came to power in 1997, the outgoing Secretary of State, Sir Patrick Mayhew, ... Read More

A Brief Biography of Michael Collins and His Fighting Spirit in Ireland (877 words, 2 pages)

Fighting Spirit It was in County Cork, Ireland, 1890 when 75 year old "Michael Collins" watched his wife bring into the world his 8th child, "Michael Collins junior." "Michael" was the youngest of 8 siblings and in the short 6 years "Michael" new his father he and his siblings were ... Read More

A Brief History of the Conflict Between Catholics and Protestants in Ireland and the Issue of IRA (2770 words, 8 pages)

1. Introduction The main two groups fighting in Northern Ireland are the Catholics and Protestants. They differ both in religion and in their feelings as to what should happen to Northern Ireland. The Protestants side with the British who once ruled Northern Ireland and the Catholics fight for a united ... Read More

A Brief Insight in IRA: Terrorists or Freedom Fighters (1582 words, 3 pages)

Brief Insight IRA Terrorist or freedomfighters The IRA (Irish Republican Army) is an unofficial, paramilitary nationalist organisation whose purpose is to make British rule in Ireland ineffective by the use of armed force and to assist achieving an independent republic (the entire island) by the unification of the Republic of ... Read More

The Outline of Ireland’s History Writen by Neil Collins and Frank McCann in Irish Politics Today (1816 words, 3 pages)

Irish Politics Today Irish Politics Today was written by Neil Collins and Frank McCann. This book was written in 1989 so is a little out of date. This book gives a very good outline of the history of Ireland, from when Ireland got its independence to the present day government. ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013