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What is Ireland ruled by?
Republic of Ireland
Ireland Éire (Irish) | |
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Government | Unitary parliamentary republic |
• President | Michael D. Higgins |
• Taoiseach | Micheál Martin |
• Tánaiste | Leo Varadkar |
Who split Ireland?
The partition of Ireland (Irish: críochdheighilt na hÉireann) was the process by which the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland divided Ireland into two self-governing polities: Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. It was enacted on 3 May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act 1920.
Who ruled the Kingdom of Ireland before the British?
The Kingdom of Ireland ( Classical Irish: Ríoghacht Éireann; Modern Irish: Ríocht Éireann) was a client state of England and then of Great Britain that existed from 1542 until 1800. It was ruled by the monarchs of England and then of Great Britain in personal union with their other realms.
Which part of Ireland is still under the monarchy?
Since April 1949, the only part of the island of Ireland that has retained a monarchical system is Northern Ireland (as part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland).
What is the history of the Republic of Ireland?
The Irish Free State later severed ties with Britain and was renamed Eire, and is now called the Republic of Ireland. English rule over the island of Ireland dates back to the 12th century, and Queen Elizabeth I of England encouraged the large-scale immigration of Scottish Protestants in the 16th century.
Is Ireland still part of the British Empire?
Like other autonomous nations of the former British Empire, Ireland was to remain part of the British Commonwealth, symbolically subject to the king. The Irish Free State later severed ties with Britain and was renamed Eire, and is now called the Republic of Ireland.