Northern Ireland Flashcards

1
Q

moderate catholic John Hulme convinced who to come to NI peace talks?

A

Gerry Adams and Martin Mguiness

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2
Q

who was the neutral chairman for NI peace talks?

A

US senator George Mitchell

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3
Q

which Irish PM did Blair have a good relationship with

A

Bernie Athern

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4
Q

which labour member visited HBlock

A

Mo Mowan

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5
Q

was a referendum held for Good Friday?

A

yes

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6
Q

What is the name of the NI peace agreement

A

Good Friday

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7
Q

terms of Good Friday

A

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

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8
Q

NI quotes

A

“reshaped the UK” (Blair)
“I feel the hand of history upon our shoulders”

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9
Q

How many voted Yes in the NI referendum

A

71% of NI said Yes
94% Republic I Yes

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10
Q

who opposed Good Friday

A

Adams&Mguiness scared of being a sell out

Omagh bombing killed 30

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11
Q

when did Northern Ireland devolved institutions get suspended

A

2002 until St Andrews agreement in 2006

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