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Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has warned that the return of Direct Rule will be heavily influenced by Dublin if devolution is frozen after the Assembly election.

After over five decades in existence with its in-built Unionist majority, described by its founder James Craig as “a Protestant parliament and a Protestant state”, the Parliament of ‘Northern Irela...

Northern Ireland Fast Facts CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Northern Ireland. For many years, Northern Ireland has been split over the question of whether it should remain part of the United Kingdom or become part of Ireland. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. The nation is part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Scotland and Wales. Other Facts Northern Ireland’s history has been marked by sectarian violence, although in recent years, its political parties have been working toward compromise and the two sides now make up a power-sharing government. Political Group...

And the spanish courts had already said the vote was illegal. but on 27th october, the catalan government declared independence. this led to spain imposing direct rule on catalonia — something that had never happened before. then the leader of the catalan parliament this man carlos puigdemont fled spain for brussels. he's still there. as he was never sentenced he can't be pardoned. other leaders were arrested. and they were sentenced to between 9—13 years in prison in 2019. here's the prime minister of spain shortly after the pardons were announced. i want to stand in front that the spanis...

Dunluce Castle, Co Antrim Perched on top of a high cliff, the majestic ruins of Dunluce Castle are arguably the most picturesque in Northern Ireland. Although Richard Óg de Burgh, second Earl of Ulster, built a castle on the site in the 13th century, Dunluce Castle as we know it was erected in the 1500s by the Scottish McQuillan clan - hired mercenaries who settled in Ireland in the 13th century. After the Battle of Orla in 1565, Dunluce was seized by fellow Scottish immigrants the MacDonnell clan, led by famous warrior chieftain, Sorley Boy MacDonnell. During the following 100 years, Dunlu...