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SHARE Ever since Ireland was freed from British rule in 1921, Northern Ireland's existence has been controversial, and the knot in an often bloody tug-of-war between warring factions. The province's troubled past, fragile present and uncertain future are disputed endlessly between pro-UK unionists and republicans who favour union with Ireland. Northern Ireland was created on May 3, 1921 when the island was split in two after the Irish war for independence. "The centenary of Northern Ireland is by its very nature divisive, and it can't be anything but divisive," said Jonathan Evershed, a res...

Northern Ireland marks 100 years, divided Issued on: 02/05/2021 - 08:26 Northern Ireland marks its centenary on Monday Paul Faith AFP/File 4 min Belfast (AFP) Northern Ireland marks its 100th year on Monday, but faltering efforts to commemorate the centenary encapsulate the rift at the heart of the British province. Ever since Ireland was freed from British rule in 1921, Northern Ireland's existence has been controversial, and the knot in an often bloody tug-of-war between warring factions. The province's troubled past, fragile present and uncertai...

2021-05-02 07:20:43 GMT2021-05-02 15:20:43(Beijing Time) Sina English Northern Ireland marks its 100th year on Monday, but faltering efforts to commemorate the centenary encapsulate the rift at the heart of the British province. Ever since Ireland was freed from British rule in 1921, Northern Ireland's existence has been controversial, and the knot in an often bloody tug-of-war between warring factions. The province's troubled past, fragile present and uncertain future are endlessly disputed between pro-UK unionists and republicans who favor union with Ireland. But the zero-sum contest...