The republic of Ireland attained its independence in 1922, but 6 of Ulster’s nine counties remained Component of the United Kingdom as Northern Ireland. Relations in between these constituent states and England are marked by controversy and, sometimes, open rebellion and in many cases warfare. These tensions calm somewhat in the late 20th century

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