Northern Ireland (Irish: Tuaisceart Éireann [ˈt̪ˠuəʃcəɾˠt̪ˠ ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ] ; Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off

Northern Ireland-Ireland–United Kingdom relations

Britain and Ireland have been connected politically, reaching a height in 1801 with the creation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. About

Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border

The Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, sometimes referred to as the Irish border or British–Irish border, runs for 499 km (310 mi) from Lough

Northern Ireland-Languages of the United Kingdom

outlines living indigenous languages of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). The languages of the Crown Dependencies (the

Northern Ireland-Climate of the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom straddles the higher mid-latitudes between 49° and 61°N on the western seaboard of Europe. Since the UK is always in or close to the

Northern Ireland-List of British monarchs

the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland merged, creating first the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and later the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol

trade in goods between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom. The Protocol's arrangements, under which Northern Ireland but not the rest of

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland national football team

Republic of Ireland national football team. Although part of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland has always had a representative side that plays in major professional

Northern Ireland-Countries of the United Kingdom

the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland (variously

Northern Ireland-United Ireland

implementation of the Government of Ireland Act 1920 created the states of Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom, with the former becoming

Northern Ireland-Religion in the United Kingdom

the United Kingdom, small communities also exist in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The first recorded Sikh settler in the United Kingdom was Maharaja

Northern Ireland-Politics of Northern Ireland

Since 1998, Northern Ireland has devolved government within the United Kingdom. The government and Parliament of the United Kingdom are responsible for

Northern Ireland-Next United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The next United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland is scheduled to be held no later than 28 January 2025, with all 18 Northern Irish seats in

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a sovereign state in Northwestern Europe that was established by the union in 1801 of the Kingdom of

Northern Ireland-Flag of the United Kingdom

the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland (previously in personal union) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The

Northern Ireland-List of national symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man

Territories United Kingdom England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales United Kingdom – Symbols List of British anthems Armorial of the United Kingdom "St George:

Northern Ireland-House of Lords

The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the lower house, the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster

Northern Ireland-Demographics of the United Kingdom

population of Northern Ireland is included. Population density calculated on: Pre–1901: 243,820 km2 total land area for the United Kingdom plus 70,273 km2

Northern Ireland-Geography of the United Kingdom

. Of the four countries that make the UK, Scotland, Wales and have devolved administrations and legislatures:

Northern Ireland-Ireland

Republic of Ireland Act, 1948) and Northern Ireland, which remained a part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland saw much civil unrest from the late

Northern Ireland-Courts of Northern Ireland

system of the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland continues to have a separate legal system to the rest of the United Kingdom. There are exceptions to

Northern Ireland-Counties of Northern Ireland

example in the Gaelic Athletic Association. Like the rest of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland is divided into lieutenancy areas (see map on right). These

Northern Ireland-Formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has involved personal and political union across Great Britain and the wider

Northern Ireland-House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Commons for Ireland after the political union of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1922, the body became the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Executive

The Northern Ireland Executive is the devolved government of Northern Ireland, an administrative branch of the legislature – the Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Act 1998

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which allowed Westminster to devolve power to Northern Ireland, after

Northern Ireland-Vehicle registration plates of Northern Ireland

in Northern Ireland use a modified version of the British national registration plate system that was initiated for the whole of the United Kingdom of

Northern Ireland-2005 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 2005 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 5 May 2005 and all 18 seats in Northern Ireland were contested. 1,139,993 people

Northern Ireland-Good Friday Agreement

number of institutions between Northern Ireland and Ireland ("North–South"), and between Ireland and the United Kingdom ("East–West"). The agreement was

Northern Ireland-Law of Northern Ireland

law, the United Kingdom is divided into three distinct legal jurisdictions: England and Wales; Northern Ireland and Scotland. Northern Ireland is a common

Northern Ireland-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

the United Kingdom, with overall responsibility for the Northern Ireland Office. The incumbent is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. The

Northern Ireland-Administrative geography of the United Kingdom

consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. For local government in the United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each

Northern Ireland-2001 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

of the 2001 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland. The election was held on 7 June 2001 and all 18 seats in Northern Ireland were contested

Northern Ireland-The Troubles

within the United Kingdom. Irish nationalists and republicans, who were mostly Irish Catholics, wanted Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom and join

Northern Ireland-2019 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

general election was held on 12 December 2019 to elect all 650 members of the House of Commons, including 18 seats in

Northern Ireland-List of banks in the United Kingdom

is a list of banks operating in the United Kingdom. The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. British banking has been highly consolidated

Northern Ireland-Demographics of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is the smallest of the four components of the United Kingdom in terms of both area and population, containing 2.9% of the total population

Northern Ireland-Parliament of the United Kingdom

The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and may also legislate

Northern Ireland-Police Service of Northern Ireland

officers have full powers of a constable throughout Northern Ireland and the adjacent United Kingdom waters. Other than in mutual aid circumstances they

Northern Ireland-Tayto (Northern Ireland)

Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. They describe themselves as the third largest snack manufacturer in the United Kingdom. It employs 300 people

Northern Ireland-Flag of Northern Ireland

for Northern Ireland is the Union Flag or Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom; there is no official local flag that represents only Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland-Outline of the United Kingdom

to the United Kingdom: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – sovereign country in Europe, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK), or

Northern Ireland-History of the United Kingdom

counties of Ireland seceded to become the Irish Free State; a day later, Northern Ireland seceded from the Free State and returned to the United Kingdom. In 1927

Northern Ireland-History of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom (although it is also described by official sources as a province or a region), situated

Northern Ireland-1922 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1922 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 15 November 1922. There were ten constituencies, seven single-seat constituencies

Northern Ireland-Outline of Northern Ireland

guide to Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland – one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the northeast of the island of Ireland, it shares

Northern Ireland-List of dukes in the peerages of Britain and Ireland

the Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland, Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland-List of rivers of the United Kingdom

the United Kingdom, see List of rivers of England List of rivers of Scotland List of rivers of Wales Northern Ireland: see List of rivers of Ireland and

Northern Ireland-2010 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 2010 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland occurred on 6 May 2010 and all 18 seats in Northern Ireland were contested. 1,169,184 people

Northern Ireland-Capital punishment in the United Kingdom

Penalty for Northern Irish 'Terrorists,' Show Newly Released Files". Vice News. "Capital Punishment Bill 2013–14". Parliament of the United Kingdom. Retrieved

Northern Ireland-List of islands of the United Kingdom

This is a list of islands of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has thousands of islands within its territory

Northern Ireland-List of wars involving the United Kingdom

involving the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and its predecessor states (the Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland

Northern Ireland-Coat of arms of Northern Ireland

Executive The Celtic harp represents indirectly as in the Royal coat of arms of the

Northern Ireland-List of prisons in the United Kingdom

media related to Prisons in the United Kingdom. Find a prison – England and Wales Scottish Prison Service Northern Ireland Prison Service Individual histories

Northern Ireland-Monarchy of the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland remained within the Union. In 1927, the United Kingdom changed its name to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Assembly

of Northern Ireland. It has power to legislate in a wide range of areas that are not explicitly reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and

Northern Ireland-1997 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1997 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 1 May with 18 MPs elected in single-seat constituencies using first-past-the-post

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973

The Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which received the royal assent on 18 July 1973. The

Northern Ireland-1973 Northern Ireland border poll

Northern Ireland border poll was a referendum held in Northern Ireland on 8 March 1973 on whether Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland-British rule in Ireland

republic with the passage of the Republic of Ireland Act in 1949. Northern Ireland remains part of the United Kingdom as a constituent country. From the late

Northern Ireland-Miss Northern Ireland

Miss Northern Ireland is a national beauty pageant in Northern Ireland, run by Alison Clarke. Before 1999, the winner of Miss Northern Ireland would have

Northern Ireland-Abortion in the United Kingdom

Abortion in the United Kingdom is de facto available under the terms of the Abortion Act 1967 in Great Britain and the Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No.2) Regulations

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom constituencies

(see Senedd constituencies and electoral regions) The Northern Ireland Assembly (see Northern Ireland Assembly constituencies) The London Assembly (see List

Northern Ireland-Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

for criminal cases originating in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. As the United Kingdom’s highest appellate court for these matters, it hears cases

Northern Ireland-Economy of the United Kingdom

economies and comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In 2022, the United Kingdom was the fifth-largest exporter in the world and the

Northern Ireland-List of political parties in the United Kingdom

parties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland as 391. Before the middle of the 19th century, politics in the United Kingdom was dominated by the Whigs and

Northern Ireland-1992 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1992 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 9 April with 17 MPs elected in single-seat constituencies using first-past-the-post

Northern Ireland-2015 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 2015 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 7 May 2015 and all 18 seats were contested. 1,236,765 people were eligible to

Northern Ireland-1998 Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement referendum

The Good Friday Agreement referendum, 1998 was a referendum held in Northern Ireland over whether there was support for the Good Friday Agreement. The result

Northern Ireland-Five techniques

report and United Kingdom Government policy, Samuel Silkin, the Attorney General for England and Wales and Attorney General for Northern Ireland, stated

Northern Ireland-Local government in the United Kingdom

Administrative geography of the United Kingdom. For details, see: Local government in England Local government in Northern Ireland Local government in Scotland

Northern Ireland-Danske Bank

Republic of Ireland operation was renamed National Irish Bank Limited whilst Northern Bank Limited remained the name of the Northern Ireland operation.

Northern Ireland-Devolution in the United Kingdom

the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020, undermines and restricts the authority of the devolved legislatures in both Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland-Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The prime minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government of the United Kingdom. The prime minister advises the sovereign on the exercise of much

Northern Ireland-Kingdom of Ireland

The Kingdom of Ireland (Early Modern Irish: Ríoghacht Éireann; Modern Irish: Ríocht na hÉireann, pronounced [ənˠ ˌɾˠiːxt̪ˠ ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠ]) was a monarchy

Northern Ireland-1983 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1983 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 9 June with 17 MPs elected in single-seat constituencies using first-past-the-post

Northern Ireland-People of Northern Ireland

the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom. Most Northern Irish people either identify as Northern Irish, Irish or British, or a

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Conservatives

The Northern Ireland Conservatives is a section of the United Kingdom's Conservative Party that operates in Northern Ireland. The Conservative are the

Northern Ireland-Terrorism in the United Kingdom

incidents within the United Kingdom, from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 to the various attacks related to The Troubles of Northern Ireland. In recent history

Northern Ireland-Government of the United Kingdom

the Government of the United Kingdom) is the central executive authority of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The government is led

Northern Ireland-Constituencies of the Parliament of the United Kingdom

the United Kingdom currently has 650 parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), each

Northern Ireland-Local government in Northern Ireland

Local government in Northern Ireland is divided among 11 districts. Councils in Northern Ireland do not carry out the same range of functions as those

Northern Ireland-British prince

Prince of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a royal title normally granted to sons and grandsons of reigning and past British

Northern Ireland-List of political parties in Northern Ireland

on an all-Ireland basis. Others such as the Conservative Party are organised on an all-United Kingdom basis. There are many Northern Ireland-specific parties

Northern Ireland-Alliance Party of Northern Ireland

of Northern Ireland (APNI), or simply Alliance, is a liberal and centrist political party in Northern Ireland. Following the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland-Provinces of Ireland

of Ireland (counties Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan; 312,354) and the 2021 census results for Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland; 1

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom national football team

name can also include Northern Ireland players, who can choose to represent either the British or Irish teams. A United Kingdom football team participates

Northern Ireland-Politics of the United Kingdom

part of Ireland became Republic of Ireland (also known as Éire), leaving Northern Ireland part of the union. The Accession of the United Kingdom to the

Northern Ireland-Union Jack

emblem. However, the fact that it was likely that Northern Ireland would remain in the United Kingdom gave better grounds for keeping the cross of St.

Northern Ireland-Brexit and the Irish border

between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (the British-Irish Agreement), as well as an agreement of the parties within Northern Ireland (Multi-Party

Northern Ireland-List of castles in Ireland

This List of Castles in Ireland, be they in Northern Ireland and thus United Kingdom or in the Republic of Ireland, is organised by county within their

Northern Ireland-Coat of arms of the United Kingdom

Great Britain to form the United Kingdom in 1801. The Irish quarter now represents Northern Ireland, after the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. The

Northern Ireland-Opinion polling for the next United Kingdom general election

Scotland and Wales, and excludes Northern Ireland, and "UK" means United Kingdom, which includes Northern Ireland. Plaid Cymru only stand candidates

Northern Ireland-British Isles

the Republic of Ireland (which covers roughly five-sixths of Ireland), and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands

Northern Ireland-Ireland at the Olympics

following the founding of the Irish Free State as an independent dominion remained part of the United Kingdom). Northern Ireland-born athletes are entitled

Northern Ireland-List of cities in the United Kingdom

total of 76 such cities in the United Kingdom: 55 in England, eight in Scotland, seven in Wales, and six in Northern Ireland. Of these, 24 in England, two

Northern Ireland-Monarchy of Ireland

Ireland, as part of the United Kingdom, remains under a monarchical system of government. The office of High King of Ireland effectively ended with the

Northern Ireland-Unionism in Ireland

goal has been to retain Northern Ireland as a devolved region within the United Kingdom and to resist the prospect of an all-Ireland republic. Within the

Northern Ireland-List of unsolved murders in the United Kingdom

presumed murders in the United Kingdom. It does not include any of the 3,000 or so murders that took place in Northern Ireland due to the Troubles and

Northern Ireland-2017 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 2017 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 8 June 2017. All 18 seats in Northern Ireland were contested. 1,242,698 people

Northern Ireland-Names of the Irish state

(Irish). The state has jurisdiction over almost five-sixths of the island of Ireland. The rest of the island is Northern Ireland, a part of the United

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom and the United Nations

The United Kingdom is a founding member of the United Nations and one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council. As the fifth largest provider

Northern Ireland-White people in the United Kingdom

2022-01-07. United Kingdom census (2011). "Table KS201SC - Ethnic group" (PDF). National Records of Scotland. Retrieved 13 April 2021. "Northern Ireland Neighbourhood

Northern Ireland-History of Ireland (1801–1923)

Ireland was part of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1922. For almost all of this period, the island was governed by the UK Parliament in London through

Northern Ireland-Prostitution in Northern Ireland

England and Wales, as it is elsewhere in the United Kingdom. At that time, prostitution in Northern Ireland was legal subject to a number of restraints

Northern Ireland-Federalism in the United Kingdom

for Irish Home Rule, the awarding of autonomy for Ireland within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The proposals failed and the Irish Free

Northern Ireland-List of United Kingdom Parliament constituencies in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Free State left the United Kingdom, with Northern Ireland remaining as part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Key to categories:

Northern Ireland-2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election

The 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election was held on 5 May 2022. It elected 90 members to the Northern Ireland Assembly. It was the seventh assembly

Northern Ireland-Protestantism in the United Kingdom

the United Kingdom. Before Protestantism reached England, the Roman Catholic Church was the established state church. Scotland, Wales and Ireland were

Northern Ireland-Lists of monarchs in the British Isles

Mercia Northumbria Rheged Sussex Wessex York Monarchy Lists of Irish kings / kingdoms High Kings Ailech Airgíalla Breifne Connacht Dublin Leinster Mide

Northern Ireland-Religion in Northern Ireland

Christianity is the largest religion in Northern Ireland. In the 2021 census, 79.7% of the Northern Irish population identified as Christians: Catholic

Northern Ireland-LGBT rights in Northern Ireland

the United Kingdom, with the region having lagged behind England, Scotland, and Wales. Northern Ireland was the last part of the United Kingdom where

Northern Ireland-Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

the Partition of Ireland in 1922. This spanned the Kingdom of Ireland (1541–1800) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922). The

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Women's Coalition

declining to take a position on whether Northern Ireland should be part of the United Kingdom or a United Ireland. It did not identify as feminist. The

Northern Ireland-Forestry in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom, being in the British Isles, is ideal for tree growth, thanks to its mild winters, plentiful rainfall, fertile soil and hill-sheltered

Northern Ireland-Sort code

money transfers between financial institutions in the United Kingdom, and in the Republic of Ireland. They are six-digit hierarchical numerical addresses

Northern Ireland-1979 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1979 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 3 May with 12 MPs elected in single-seat constituencies using first-past-the-post

Northern Ireland-List of protests in the United Kingdom

in the United Kingdom Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association 1969 Northern Ireland Riots Battle of the Bogside Parades in Northern Ireland Drumcree

Northern Ireland-Irish language in Northern Ireland

The Irish language (Irish: Gaeilge) is, since 2022, an official language in Northern Ireland. The main dialect spoken there is Ulster Irish (Gaeilge or

Northern Ireland-Direct rule (Northern Ireland)

In Northern Irish politics, direct rule (Irish: riail dhíreach) is the administration of Northern Ireland directly by the Government of the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland-List of parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is divided into 18 parliamentary constituencies: 4 borough constituencies in Belfast and 14 county constituencies elsewhere. Section 33

Northern Ireland-List of motorways in the United Kingdom

numbering scheme used for Great Britain does not include roads in Northern Ireland, which are allocated numbers on an ad hoc basis. Roads which used to

Northern Ireland-Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland

couples in Northern Ireland since their introduction by the Government of the United Kingdom in 2005. Between 2012 and 2015, the Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Office

of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for handling Northern Ireland affairs. The NIO is led by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and is based

Northern Ireland-Alternative names for Northern Ireland

alternative names for Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland consists of six historic counties of Ireland, and remains part of the United Kingdom following the independence

Northern Ireland-1970 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1970 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 31 March with 12 MPs elected in single-seat constituencies using first-past-the-post

Northern Ireland-Elections in Northern Ireland

Elections in Northern Ireland are held on a regular basis to local councils, the Northern Ireland Assembly and to the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Northern

Northern Ireland-Elections in the United Kingdom

general elections in the whole United Kingdom, as well as local elections in England. This was already the case in Northern Ireland prior to the 2022 act, where

Northern Ireland-Culture of the United Kingdom

British Empire. The culture of the United Kingdom may also colloquially be referred to as British culture; Northern Ireland, though not geographically part

Northern Ireland-1987 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1987 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 11 June with 17 MPs elected in single-seat constituencies using first-past-the-post

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom–European Union relations

Relations between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) are governed, since 1 January 2021, by the EU–UK

Northern Ireland-Separatism in the United Kingdom

Separatism in the United Kingdom may refer to the secession of any of the countries of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) from

Northern Ireland-Executive Committee

of Northern Ireland, a government body in the United Kingdom 1922–1972 Northern Ireland Executive, a government body in the United Kingdom Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland-The Troubles in Ulster (1920–1922)

self-governing territories of the United Kingdom: Northern Ireland (with Belfast as its capital) and Southern Ireland (with Dublin as its capital). Six

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Assembly (1973)

The Northern Ireland Assembly was a legislative assembly set up by the Government of the United Kingdom on 3 May 1973 to restore devolved government to

Northern Ireland-Belfast

were building up to a quarter of total United Kingdom tonnage. Sectarian tensions accompanied the growth of an Irish Catholic population drawn by mill and

Northern Ireland-Law of the United Kingdom

There are three distinct legal jurisdictions in the United Kingdom: England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Each has its own legal system, distinct

Northern Ireland-Great Britain at the Olympics

1908, 1948, and 2012. Athletes from the United Kingdom compete as part of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic Team, currently branded "Team GB"

Northern Ireland-Ethnic groups in the United Kingdom

backgrounds make up 14.4% of the United Kingdom (16.1% for England, 5.9% for Wales, 5.4% for Scotland and 2.2% for Northern Ireland). A variety of ethnic groups

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Security Guard Service

Service Northern Ireland Prison Service Policing in Northern Ireland Police Service of Northern Ireland Law enforcement in the United Kingdom List of

Northern Ireland-Royal prerogative in the United Kingdom

attached to the British monarch (or "sovereign"), recognised in the United Kingdom. The monarch is regarded internally as the absolute authority, or "sole

Northern Ireland-City status in Ireland

powers. This remains the case in Northern Ireland, which is still part of the United Kingdom. In the Republic of Ireland, "city" has an additional designation

Northern Ireland-National symbols of Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

division into Southern Ireland (later Irish Free State and then Ireland) and Northern Ireland. Unlike other countries (such as the United States, with the state

Northern Ireland-Ireland Act 1949

The Ireland Act 1949 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom intended to deal with the consequences of the Republic of Ireland Act 1948 as passed

Northern Ireland-Parades in Northern Ireland

feature of Northern Ireland. The overwhelming majority of parades are held by Ulster Protestant, unionist or Ulster loyalist groups, but some Irish nationalist

Northern Ireland-Counties of the United Kingdom

The counties of the United Kingdom are subnational divisions of the United Kingdom, used for the purposes of administrative, geographical and political

Northern Ireland-List of World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom

Convention". UNESCO. Retrieved 17 September 2010. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List

Northern Ireland-Civil Service (United Kingdom)

of ministers chosen by the prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. As in other states that employ the Westminster political

Northern Ireland-Next Northern Ireland Assembly election

A Northern Ireland Assembly election will be held to elect 90 members to the Northern Ireland Assembly by 6 May 2027. After the Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland-Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)

considered a part of the overall national health service in the United Kingdom. The Northern Ireland Executive through its Department of Health is responsible

Northern Ireland-Transport in the United Kingdom

busiest airports serving Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively. The largest airline in the United Kingdom by passenger traffic is easyJet, whereas

Northern Ireland-Catholic Church in the United Kingdom

representation in mainland Britain as well as Northern Ireland, ever since the establishment of the UK's predecessor Kingdom of Great Britain by the Union of the

Northern Ireland-List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom by length of tenure

the Kingdom of Great Britain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the modern-day United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Of

Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention

The Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention (NICC) was an elected body set up in 1975 by the United Kingdom Labour government of Harold Wilson as an

Northern Ireland-Legislatures of the United Kingdom

of the United Kingdom (England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) has its own laws and legal system. The Parliament of the United Kingdom can enact

Northern Ireland-Terminology of the British Isles

from Northern Ireland and from the island of Ireland. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are the four countries of the United Kingdom, though

Northern Ireland-Racism in the United Kingdom

Intolerance at the Conclusion of Her Mission to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland". Ohchr.org. Retrieved 3 February 2019. Bowler, Rick

Northern Ireland-Smoking in the United Kingdom

Smoking in the United Kingdom involves the consumption of combustible cigarettes and other forms of tobacco in the United Kingdom, as well as the history

Northern Ireland-Ulster nationalism

politics of Northern Ireland that seeks the independence of Northern Ireland from the United Kingdom without joining the Republic of Ireland, thereby becoming

Northern Ireland-Poverty in the United Kingdom

Poverty in the United Kingdom is the condition experienced by the portion of the population of the United Kingdom that lacks adequate financial resources

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom general elections overview

United Kingdom general election results since 1922. The 1922 election was the first election in the new United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland-List of towns and villages in Northern Ireland

Newry are also classed as cities (see city status in the United Kingdom). The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) uses the following

Northern Ireland-Parliament Buildings (Northern Ireland)

location in the Stormont Estate area of Belfast, is the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the devolved legislature for the region. The purpose-built

Northern Ireland-Miss United Kingdom

2000, Scotland has the most Miss United Kingdom winners with (9), followed by England (6), Wales (3) and Northern Ireland (3). * Real name Diane Hickingbotham

Northern Ireland-Unionism in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, unionism is a political stance favouring the continued unity of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as one sovereign

Northern Ireland-Education in Northern Ireland

differs from elsewhere in the (although it is relatively similar to Wales), but is similar to the Republic of

Northern Ireland-Translink (Northern Ireland)

Translink is the brand name of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHCo), a public corporation in Northern Ireland which provides the public transport

Northern Ireland-United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland

The United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland (officially the Special Envoy of the President and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) is

Northern Ireland-Time in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom uses Greenwich Mean Time (also known as Western European Time or UTC) and British Summer Time (UTC+01:00) (also known as Western European

Northern Ireland-Vehicle registration plates of the United Kingdom

Ireland. Northern Ireland uses a modified version of the national system initiated for the whole of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in

Northern Ireland-British passport

the issuing government is inscribed below (e.g. "UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND" or "TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS"). Where a British

Northern Ireland-Crime in the United Kingdom

the different judicial systems of England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Responsibility for crime in England and Wales is split between the

Northern Ireland-1964 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland

The 1964 United Kingdom general election in Northern Ireland was held on 15 October with 12 MPs elected in single-seat constituencies using first-past-the-post

Northern Ireland-List of ambassadors of Ireland to the United Kingdom

Ambassador of Ireland to Great Britain is Ireland's foremost diplomatic representative in the United Kingdom and is in charge of Ireland's diplomatic mission

Northern Ireland-List of United Kingdom flags

Arms is the authority on the flying of flags in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and maintains the only official register of flags for these countries

Northern Ireland-Prime Minister of Northern Ireland

The prime minister of Northern Ireland was the head of the Government of Northern Ireland between 1921 and 1972. No such office was provided for in the

Northern Ireland-Sport in the United Kingdom

or, more rarely, as Great Britain and Northern Ireland; the latter is the official name of the United Kingdom's team at the Olympic Games, though it is

Northern Ireland-Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom

in the three legal jurisdictions within the United Kingdom: England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Separate orders exist for males and females.

Northern Ireland-List of monarchs in Britain by length of reign

the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1927–present), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1927), the Kingdom of Great

Northern Ireland-List of high commissioners of New Zealand to the United Kingdom

Zealand to the United Kingdom is New Zealand's foremost diplomatic representative in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and in charge

Northern Ireland-United Kingdom prison population

England and Wales, one for Scotland, and one for Northern Ireland. As of June 2023, the United Kingdom has the highest per-capita incarceration rate in

Northern Ireland-1994 European Parliament election in the United Kingdom

Parliament election was the fourth European election to be held in the United Kingdom. It was held on Thursday 9 June, though, as usual, the ballots were

Northern Ireland-Lists of schools in the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Wales The lists of schools in the United Kingdom are organised by country: Lists of schools in England Lists of schools in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland-List of United Kingdom censuses

actually three separate censuses in the United Kingdom – in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – although they are often coordinated. From

Northern Ireland-Judicial functions of the House of Lords

Whilst the House of Lords of the United Kingdom is the upper chamber of Parliament and has government ministers, for many centuries it had a judicial function

Northern Ireland-Education in the United Kingdom

Government, the Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive are responsible for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively. For details of education

Northern Ireland-Parliament of Northern Ireland

The Parliament of Northern Ireland was the home rule legislature of Northern Ireland, created under the Government of Ireland Act 1920, which sat from

Northern Ireland-List of marquesses in the peerages of Britain and Ireland

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Northern Ireland-New towns in the United Kingdom

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Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border

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Northern Ireland-List of loughs of Ireland

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Northern Ireland-2024 in Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Civil Service

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Northern Ireland-Irish republicanism

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Northern Ireland-Irish people

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Northern Ireland-Northern Ireland Electricity

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This List of Castles in Ireland, be they in Northern Ireland and thus United Kingdom or in the Republic of Ireland, is organised by county within their