Ireland Flashcards
1
Q
Region
definition
Regions and regionalism
A
defined by
* political boundaries
* geography
* history
* tradition (handicrafts/specialities)
* (language)
* thrifts
2
Q
regionalism
Regions and regionalism
A
- pride in and loyalty to region
- identify with region
- regional ties
-> can lead to regional conflict
3
Q
Culture(s) in Ireland
Irish history and culture
A
- Celtic heritage
- poets -> spoken word
- literature
- spirituality
- community
4
Q
History before 20th century
A
- Ireland 1st colony of England
- 1801: Act of Union (parlament in Westmisnter)
- 1845-1849: Great Famine: potato blight leads to mass starvation-> over 1 mill. people perish + 2 million people emigrate
5
Q
History 20th century
A
- 1920: War of Independence: partition of Ireland
- 1949:full republic
- 1968: The Troubles: 30 year period of violence between Republicans and Loyalists; civil rights movements
- 1972: Bloody Sunday: british troops open fire o group of protestants during equal rights march
- 1998: Good Friday Agreement: peace agreement -> ceasefire
