Northern Ireland
Speech parts
1. Northern Ireland - Noun
2. Northern Ireland - Proper noun
Meaning
a division of the United Kingdom located on the northern part of the island of Ireland
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Examples
A civil war in Northern Ireland would cause many deaths there and severe consequences for the Republic, as the public would demand that it intervene to protect nationalists.
All three devolved institutions are elected by proportional representation : the Additional Member System is used in Scotland and Wales, and Single Transferable Vote is used in Northern Ireland.
Additionally, the Republic's government also has the right to "put forward views and proposals" on non-devolved matters in relation to Northern Ireland.
Adams was an active supporter and joined the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association in 1967.
After the ceasefires, talks began between the main political parties in Northern Ireland to establish political agreement.
After this point, the organisation dedicated itself primarily to the end of British rule in Northern Ireland.