Will N. Ireland be united with Ireland in the near future?

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lou

Actually, it could happen. And no, I'm not an extremist and I'm not naive (in relation to alan m's answer). The fact that he talks about "voting to remain British" shows he doesn't know what he's talking about. Northern Ireland is not, and never has been part of Britain. It's part of the UK. It also now has its own government now so Britain no longer governs it.

Many people are in favour of a united Ireland, and of course many people oppose it. However, Northern Ireland (the 6 counties of Ulster that were occupied) used to be mostly Protestant populated but the Catholic population is increasing more and more. Especially due to immigration.

Alan m seems to be under the impression that trouble was only caused by one side. Of course that's a load of bull and everyone knows it! Also, talking about the "British lifestyle" which exists in Britain. But Northern Ireland isn't a part of Britain. Like I've said, it's a part of the UK. A lot of people feel they have the right to argue about matters like this without knowing their facts.

Realistically, whichever side you're looking at it from, we could see a united Ireland in the near future. A big influence in stopping peace processes was Ian Paisley who has now stepped down so things look set to change. Of course he still has many followers but not to as much extent as during the troubles.

I'd also like to point out that alan m talks about "the people there" which shows he is elsewhere.
I've lived in Northern Ireland all my life, and grew up during the troubles so believe me I know what I'm talking about. Of course everyone will be biased to one side or the other and will have their own opinions on it but realistically, yes it could happen.

pessamisticitis

Its not that important anymore, not in one's daily life. People just want to get on with their lives, the will for War just isn't there.

Puzzledirishgirl

Realistically no. I don't think it will ever happen. To be honest I don't think we could support N. Ireland as well. I grew up on the border so I know what its like to have gone through the troubles and as long as it never foes back to that I don't care....

Why When How

I doubt it.

I'd like to see the island of Ireland united as one country. It never has been a single independant country.

I would only want it though if it's the wish of the people from the ROI and NI through a referendom.

lotg_4eva

I think its gone too far for that...we live in peace 4 the 1st time in generations and thats enuff 4 most ppl...i think that we r past forgivin and forgettin and that won't fade...fair play 2 the british...

imagination-is-power

I doubt very much that N.I. will join with Ireland any time soon. Even though I think that the island of Ireland should be united, other people have very different ideas. :(

Conpp

I don't think so, it would cause both the British and Irish governments too much bother to have a united Ireland. Its in their interest for it to stay the same. Anyway N.Ireland is so different to the Republic, the people are very different and its counties sort of stand alone in a way. I can't imagine the people of the North would like a united Ireland and it should b their choice, they live there!

when the sun goes down

probably not

Pyro

Lets ring up the Sinn FÃ©in and ask them,
to which their motto is 'Just give 'em back like?!'

Jerome F

I agree with Lou one this one. As for Alan M the only thing you got right is that the republic gave up its claim to Northern Ireland the rest is a load of bullsh@t. Where the hell did you get your information saying that referendums are held on a regular basis wtf? Also saying that Catholics enjoy British culture, again where did you get this information? Nationalists and Unionists have their own culture ie the GAA, the Irish language, Orange Order, Ulster Scots just a few examples which cannot be called British because it is not shared by the rest of the UK

sargeantpepper999

I think it will only come when all communities are ready to accept it. That will only happen when the troubles are truely a thing of the distant past. With more 'peace' walls going up than ever before i think it may be a long way off yet.
Although Northern Ireland isn't part of Britain it's people have legal british citizenship and enjoy british culture... in fact most people in ireland enjoy british cuture, be it television, music, soccer, rugby, golf, fashion & shops.

alan m

Ireland used to be united as one country as part of Uk until southern Ireland broke away. The people in N. Ireland regularly vote in referendums in increasing numbers to remain British. Even the Dublin government has removed its claim to N. Ireland from its constitution. The determination of the people in the North to keep their freedom from unification was clearly seen in last forty years when so many give their lives to stay British. Women and children too from both religions give up their lives.Despite repeated cowardly murders by the illegal terror gang called the IRA the people remained defiant. Hence the IRA have realised no one wants them so given up their wasted struggle.Some extremists believe a increasing catholic population will one day make the majority vote in favor of a United Ireland but in fact the catholics vote to remain British as they prefer the British life style. So the answer very simply is no not today, not tomorow, not in a thousand life times. Only the naive think otherwise. Lou and Jerome shows this naivity clearly as they repeat the IRA ideology. I too have lived in N. Ireland all my life . A referendum with 87% voting to remain British says it all.

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