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This section contains links to a range of material at the CAIN site which will provide users with background information on Northern Ireland society. The main intention is to provide a context within which users can consider the core material in the main sections on the Northern Ireland conflict. The violence that has occurred in Northern Ireland has had a direct and obvious impact on certain aspects of life in the region most notably the security response and the conduct of politics. However 'the Troubles', and the underlying divisions in the community, have had an impact to varying degrees on most aspects of life in the region. In addition the conflict has been reflected in things such as the arts and literature. The material available from the links below includes key facts and figures on demographic and socio-economic aspects of the society in which 'the Troubles' occur. This information has been gathered from official statistics as well as research reports. There are also links to articles on the particular topics and images as in the case of murals. The headings are listed in alphabetical order.
This section will contain examples of the impact the conflict has had on the arts and literature.
The most obvious expression of British or Unionist culture in Northern Ireland are the 2,500 parades and marches organised by the Loyal Orders each year. Irish and Nationalist culture finds expression in music, dance, the arts, and Gaelic (the Irish language).
Outline of historical events in Ireland for the period from 1603 to the outbreak of the current conflict. For information on the current conflict see the chronology for the years 1968 to the present and also key events. See also the background article 'Conflict in Northern Ireland: A Background Essay' by John Darby.
See information on Politics, Political Parties and the Electoral System and also the Peace Process.
The level of tourism during the period 1969 to 1994 was adversly affected by the conflict. The paramilitary ceasefires of 1994 encouraged people to visit Northern Ireland and 1995 proved to be a record year.
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