Belfast Northern Ireland, UK

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Great Britain/Ireland Notes.  United Kingdom: A country made up of 4 countries  England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland  Great Britain:  The island.

Advertisements

Conflict in Northern Ireland Cy-Woods High School World Geography.

Levels of Government Unitary System: – National Government is supreme – Regional governments derive all power from national. Confederate System: – Local.

Plantations in Ireland

The Irish Question By Jakub Bína RAMZ.

Ireland British Rule.

Post-colonial Literature for Children EDU32PLC Week 9 - Lecture 18 Conflict in the Post-colonial world © La Trobe University, David Beagley 2006.

Murals of Northern Ireland A sampling of some of the pride murals located in Belfast and Londonderry (Derry), Northern Ireland Keith O’Connell Penn High.

Introduction and Review. The Context of U2: Growing Up in Ireland.

THE PLANTATIONS Planning the Ulster Plantation.. PLANNING THE PLANTATION King J____ included six counties in the Ulster plantation. They were A_____,

History of Conflict An introduction to the situation in Northern Ireland _____________________________________ Created by Keith O’Connell Penn High School.

Ireland Griffin Warder Ireland is one of my favorite places.

Religion and Politics. In some parts of the world, religion and politics are inseparable. Notable examples of countries where there is a solid connection.

UNITED KINGDOM “The British happened to the rest of the world. Now the world happens to Britain.” Andrew Marr –British journalist and political commentator.

British Culture Review: Geography Review by Ruth Anderson.

The Troubles Overview  Three Decades of Violence between Northern Ireland’s (mainly Irish/Catholic) nationalist community and unionist community.

The current population of Northern Ireland is 1.5 million. 55% of the population is Protestant, 45% Catholic. Today, the two groups place their emphasis.

The Troubles of Northern Ireland I. Background 12th Cent.: England (Protestant) conquered & colonized Ireland (Catholic) 17th Cent.: British.

IRA Background The Map.

IRELAND. Early Eire  Irish Kings ruled at Tara  Converted to Christianity by St. Patrick.

«The Troubles» Northern Ireland Cecilie Start: A civil rights march in Londonderry on 5 October 1968 End: On 10. April 1998 The Good Friday.

The troubles.    England started to gain control over this region in the 12th century.  The English sent Protestant Englishmen and Scots to settle.

The Troubles in Northern Ireland

Conflict in Ireland Two Irelands.

Politics and Religion in Ireland Cauldron of Conflicts Rev Peter O’Reilly.

Conflict in Northern Ireland Religious Conflict

Northern Ireland History, Troubles and the Solution.

Pursuit of Justice: Northern Ireland

United Kingdom/Ireland Notes.  #38: The failure of which crop caused the Irish to leave the country in large numbers during the mid-1800s?  POTATO 

The island of Ireland is made up of Northern Ireland (UK) and the Republic of Ireland (1922.) With Irish independence from the UK in 1921, the protestant.

The Troubles of Northern Ireland

 GOVERNMENT  Member of the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and NI)  Legislature  Northern Ireland Assembly located in Belfast  Since Good Friday.

Belfast, Northern Ireland

On the Move Migration Mr Boland Geography. Where in the world would you go to live and why?????

Northern Irland.  Area: 13,843 sq km  Population: 1,700,000  Capital: Belfast  Major cities: Londonderry, Newtownabbey  English and Irish Gaelic.

». Irish Facts The third largest island in Europe Politically divided into a sovereign state, with the Republic of Ireland, that covers three-fifths of.

Background Data The conflict in Northern Ireland is between two groups; Protestants and Catholics. The conflict is not necessarily about religion, but.

The Trouble of Northern Ireland as told by U2 Alex Gnaegy ENG111 11/23.

What causes “The Troubles”?

History of Conflict An introduction to the situation in Northern Ireland _____________________________________.

The United Kingdom and Northern Ireland Buckingham Palace.

History of Conflict An introduction to the situation in Northern Ireland.

Irish Ireland vs British Ireland Since 1921, Ireland has been divided into Irish and British parts.

Conflict in Northern Ireland

The Troubles. Northern Ireland belongs to the United Kingdom and run by Parliament The Republic of Ireland is an independent country with its own government.

“A Protestant Parliament and a Protestant State”, Northern Irish Prime Minister James Craig,1934 Northern Ireland.

Bucknell in Northern Ireland: May 18-June 13, 2004 Faculty Directors: Bill Flack Kim Daubman Grianan of Aileach, BUNI ’ 03.

Up to 1921 England, Scotland, Wales and the whole of Ireland were part of one country… the United Kingdom. Because they needed a centralised power base.

What is your impression of Northern Ireland?

Countries Divided Today you will learn about:

Largest cities of the United Kingdom

What can you remember from last lesson?

Created by Keith O’Connell Penn High School 2004

History of Conflict An introduction to the situation in Northern Ireland _____________________________________.

“Vasil Aprilov” Primary School Burgas

State Nation Essential Political Geography concepts a political unit

Conflict in Northern Ireland

Conflict in Northern Ireland

Devolution in Northern Ireland

Ireland(s) Northern Ireland

Plantations in Ireland

Peace Lines – Brexit and the Problem of Northern Ireland

State Nation Essential Political Geography concepts a political unit

History of Conflict An introduction to the situation in Northern Ireland _____________________________________.

Joan Lingard Across the barricades.

Do Now: Grab today’s Agenda (13:2)

Presentation transcript:

Belfast Northern Ireland, UK Case Study – The intersection of cultural and political geography A “Peace Fence” photo by Cass Vitale

Northern Ireland — Basic Data 2001 Census Data Population: 1.7 million (compare Pennsylvania – 12.8 million) Land area: 5,450 sq. miles (about same as Connecticut) Largest cities: Belfast: about 300,000, Londonderry (Derry): about 100,000 Compare Rep. of Ireland (Eire) and UK as a whole Ireland Pop GNI/PPP per cap Largest cities (country is 60% urban) 4.6 million $46,550 Dublin (1+ million); Cork (300,000) UK Pop GNI/PPP per cap Largest cities (country is 89% urban): 64 million $43,430 London (8+ million); Manchester, Birmingham (2.5 million ea)

Ancient Irish Kingdoms The name “Ulster” is still used, more or less synonymously with Northern Ireland. Traditional Ulster also included Donegal and other counties that didn’t stay in UK after 1922 creation of the Irish Free State (now Rep. of Ireland).

Scottish Plantations, early 17th century Map shows 9 counties of Ulster. Scottish settlement greatest in Antrim & Down, counties nearest Scotland. English and Scottish plantations (guild-ownership of land) set up in other counties. Most settlers were Scottish Presbyterian or English Anglicans, so religious geography of Ulster changed from mostly Catholic to mostly Protestant.

17th century fortification Dunluce Castle, along coast road to Bushmills 20th century fortification PSNI Station, Portstewart Photos by Phil Klein, 2005

The Troubles (since 1969) Sectarian violence – Catholic Nationalists (Republicans) vs. Protestant Unionists (Loyalists) – over 3,000 killed since ‘69 Paramilitary organizations (IRA, UDA, others) on both sides; ties to organized crime and gangs Conflict over access to economic development – jobs, housing, education – discrimination against Catholics Peace process gains momentum during economic boom of 1990s – a multi-party Northern Irish parliament is proposed Revived tensions since 2005 ... Breakthrough in March 2007?

(London) Derry, Northern Ireland – contested space

Londonderry town walls (overlooking Bogside)

(Catholic neighborhood) Bogside (Catholic neighborhood)

Murals along the Falls Road neighborhood, Belfast (IRA stronghold)

Religions in Northern Ireland Today – A “Divided Society” Map shows religious segregation by local districts Total (2001 census) Protestants 760,000 (46%) Catholics 680,000 (40%) Others/Non-religious 240,000 (14%)

Religious segregation, mapped at ward level (2001) Ballycastle Coleraine Derry Belfast Source: CAIN

Belfast Neighbourhoods

County Donegal: in historic Ulster, but part of the Rep. of Ireland Village near Glenveigh Nat’l Park County Donegal: in historic Ulster, but part of the Rep. of Ireland Mt. Errigal Old and new homes, Donegal countryside