Northern Ireland Flashcards
moderate catholic John Hulme convinced who to come to NI peace talks?
Gerry Adams and Martin Mguiness
who was the neutral chairman for NI peace talks?
US senator George Mitchell
which Irish PM did Blair have a good relationship with
Bernie Athern
which labour member visited HBlock
Mo Mowan
was a referendum held for Good Friday?
yes
What is the name of the NI peace agreement
Good Friday
terms of Good Friday
UK and Republic of Ireland give up claim on NI- its up to them to decide uk or no uk
devolved assembly&power sharing executive set up
IRA had to decommission arms
early release of political prisoners
NI quotes
“reshaped the UK” (Blair)
“I feel the hand of history upon our shoulders”
How many voted Yes in the NI referendum
71% of NI said Yes
94% Republic I Yes
who opposed Good Friday
Adams&Mguiness scared of being a sell out
Omagh bombing killed 30
when did Northern Ireland devolved institutions get suspended
2002 until St Andrews agreement in 2006