Irlande du Nord

  • climaxing in the 1916 Easter Uprising in Dublin

  • The Start of the troubles

  • In 1969 Catholic civil rights marches and counter-protests by Protestant loyalists spiralled into violent unrest.

  • 1970-1990s paramilitary groups waged violent campaigns to pursue their goals.

  • 1990s negotiations took place between political parties and the British and Irish governments.

  • the "Good Friday" agreement was signed.