The history of Ireland is a tortured one. The seeds of violence had been sown over many centuries, alluding to the present conflict known as ‘the troubles’. Its roots can be traced back to the seventeenth century. The whole of Ireland was governed by the British forces from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century, during which time the British encouraged Protestant settlement in the northeastern corner of the predominantly Catholic country.

To establish that the British are presently reaping the seeds of violence they themselves planted, there are several aspects in this relationships history that need to be considered. Firstly, not all Protestants wished to persecute the Catholics. Some, feeding of the ideals espoused in the American and Fre

An additional incident which furthered animosity between the English and the Irish, reflected in today’s conflict, occurred in October 1843, when the British became agitated toward O ‘Connell for the influence he wielded over masses of people. The British threatened the use of force against these gatherings if they did not immediately cease, as these constituted a direct threat to the English pre-eminence in Ireland. Eventually, most of the agitators found themselves imprisoned or ‘transported’ to a penal colony for penalties of treason against Britain. This event also soured relations between the two isles.

· I found this article particularly important as it was directly related to the potato famine, offering quotes and abstract views of the potato famine and the events surrounding it. It also addresses highly volatile issues.

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