What was the conflict between England and Ireland about?

The conflict between England and Ireland stems back to the Norman conquest of Ireland in the 12th century, and the claiming of overlordship of Ireland by the King of England. read more

The conflict between England and Ireland stems back to the Norman conquest of Ireland in the 12th century, and the claiming of overlordship of Ireland by the King of England. Ireland had its own High King (the last of whom was murdered on the orders of the King of England), its own Celtic culture, language and history. read more

The Troubles (Irish: Na Trioblóidí) was an ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century. Also known internationally as the Northern Ireland conflict, it is sometimes described as a "guerrilla war" or a "low-level war". read more

Northern Ireland, in the northeast, is a part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland is an independent country. A conflict between the two main religious groups, the Protestants and the Catholics, has been going on for over four hundred years. read more