Impact of the Troubles outside of Northern Ireland

 

The Northern Ireland Troubles had direct and indirect impacts on a number of other regions. While the existing CAIN website contains information related to this topic, that information is spread across the site. The intention of the 'hub' is to link to existing information and add supplementary materials to tell the story of the impact on a number of regions.

Funding from the Reconciliation Fund of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dublin has allowed a new (DRAFT) section to be added about the Republic of Ireland. If other funding can be secured then similar work would be completed for Great Britain, Europe, and the United States of America.

 

European Union
European Union

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18 people were killed in European countries as a result of the Troubles. The European Union played a significant role in the search for peace in Northern Ireland. The EU has also supported peace building through the Northern Ireland PEACE Programme.

This section would highlight that role.

 

GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain

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In addition to the 125 people killed in Britain, over 400 soldiers from Britain were killed in Northern Ireland. The conflict also had profound impacts on the British economy, on politics, the judicial system and on the relationship between Britain and Ireland.

This section would provide easier access to information and material related to this topic.

 

Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland

There was 116 people killed in the Republic of Ireland between 1969 and 2001 in incidents related to the Troubles.

The conflict also had serious impacts on the economic, political and social life of the region.

This new (DRAFT) section provides background information on this impact and also links into the relevant source material.

 

USA
United States of America

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The United States of America played a significant role in the peace process.

This section would highlight that role.