Ireland and Nothern Ireland Compared

The difference between Ireland and Northern Ireland is more than just locations. And their similarity is beyond the name they both share. But very many people are confused about Ireland and Northern compared. They mix up the two or get befuddled by what both of them are. In fact, some people think they can use the names interchangeably. Now, is there a difference or differences between the two? Are they not one and the same? These questions and related ones do hit our inbox time and again, many times a week. Frankly, we don’t have to scold anyone for asking such a question. To clarify things for any who are still unsure about that is the purpose of this video
Two Countries on an Island
Anyone not from Ireland or the United Kingdom could easily get the definitions of these geographical locations and their current respective status wrapped. To begin with, they are not the same. We shall provide an explanation of the main differences and similarities. At least, you will learn how they relate to each other and how the name came to belong to the two.
Let’s begin with the location. There is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean in northwestern Europe. This island is in the east of Great Britain, separated by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. This island entirely is called Ireland. It’s the second-largest island in the British Isles, the third-largest on the continent of Europe, and the 20th-largest in the world.
This geographical location is geopolitically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Please, wait for a second there, and don’t get confused! For the sake of emphasis, we have on the same island a country called the Republic of Ireland and another one called Northern Ireland. Please lock that in. The Republic of Ireland is also simply and officially known as Ireland. So more often than not, the name Ireland (with or without the inclusion of “the Republic of”) refers to this country. The other country is definitely called Northern Ireland.
The Historical Relationship
The entire island of Ireland had existed as one nation as far back as the First Century AD. The Irish-speaking Native Gaels who were predominantly Catholic Gaelic had dominated the region then. The nation was made up of many Gaelic kingdoms and territories, all part of the province of Ulster. From the 5th century onwards, the island was Christianized. The 12th century saw the Anglo-Norman invasion leading England into claiming sovereignty. Having overrun Ireland in 1169, a coalition of forces commanded by the English crown occupied most of the island. That signified the beginning of 800-year foreign central authority control.
There were unsuccessful attempts at resistance which were swiftly crushed everywhere. The major kingdoms of Ulster remained intact with English authority in the province. However, it took some 4 to 5 centuries before English rule could extend over the whole island. That was after the 16th-17th century Tudor conquest leading to colonization by settlers from Britain. With the 1801 Acts of Union, Ireland became a part of the United Kingdom. Then, a war of independence broke out in the early 20th century leading to the partitioning of the island by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. This resulted in the creation of the Irish Free State. As decades passed by, the state was becoming increasingly sovereign.
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[@QueenLucita]

Love your videos! I really enjoyed watching this video alongside the other videos about beautiful cities in the UK. Keep it up!

[@chamarabuddika8297]

Can you do Scotland vs weals comparison video

[@gerarddeegan1164]

Rep of ireland is nothing to do with the british isles comentator hasent a.clue.either🤨

[@gerarddeegan1164]

Irish gaelic is spoken in northern irelamd🙄

[@dylantyt6654]

Its just much cheaper to fly into Dublin than Belfast. And you can drive to belfast if you want

[@gerarddeegan1164]

Irish gaelic is spoken across northern ireland aswell as english a lot of signage posts are in both irish and english

[@gerarddeegan1164]

In the west of great britain ye mean its west of the uk not in west of britain

[@condorone1501]

Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 is not a British Isle/Island. This is an outdated Imperialistic and Possesive term that is not recognised by the Irish Government nor by the Majority of Irish people living in Ireland. Ireland lies on the European continental shelf not the British continental shelf. Ireland 🇮🇪 can no longer be called a British Isle/Island since it regained its Independence and Territorial waters in 1922. The Irish Government has stated that there is no legal basis to the term British Isles when referring to the Island of Ireland. The actual term the British Isles was first used by the British establishment during the 16th century as a Possesive term during the British occupation of Ireland. Ireland 🇮🇪 is a European Island not a British Island. The correct geographical term for these Islands is Great Britain and Ireland. Denmark has an Archipelago of over 400 Islands and that Country is simply called Denmark. The correct Political term for these Islands is the UK and Ireland. I am an Irish citizen not a British citizen and I certainly do not live on a British Isle/Island. For an accurate and up-to-date map check out Google maps.

[@dylantyt6654]

Before you get your panties in a twist for no reason other than to prove you know something that turns out to be an opinion and not knowledge itself.. do yourself a favor and search 'what are the brittish isles' I guess your jaw will be on the floor to find out Ireland is 1 of the Brittish Isles

[@gallowglass2630]

the pronounciations were shocking Gardai Siochana is gardee sheeukauna no see a chana Dail Eirreannn is daul aerin not dale erian seanad is shaned not seeaanad Oireachtas is oroctus eriactus Taoiseach is teeshock not ta oi see atch

[@MrRoastedSnow]

NI is not a country it is a province within the UK, forced upon Ireland by Britain in 1921! Over half of the population there wish to be a part of a New United Ireland state.

[@phillippalmejar9548]

It is still recognized internationally as a country.

[@gloin10]

No, Northern Ireland(NI) is NOT recognised internationally as a country. Not a single country on this planet extends diplomatic recognition to NI.

[@rayburridge2359]

...because it is part of GB & Northern Ireland. It doesn't need an Ambassador as a Province..no matter what your feeling might be.

[@saorgaza6068]

I voted this video down because so-called 'Northern Ireland' is Ireland. Maybe you should do a video on Northern England v England

[@gerarddeegan1164]

Their now is a majorty catholic population now in northern ireland in the last elections and voted for sinn feinn