Oct 18 Tip: Learn about "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland

Learn about "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland

(The October 18 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/troubles

The conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century is known as the Troubles. Over 3,600 people were killed and thousands more injured.

Over the course of three decades, violence on the streets of Northern Ireland was commonplace and spilled over into mainland Britain, the Republic of Ireland and as far afield as Gibraltar.

Several attempts to find a political solution failed until the Good Friday Agreement, which restored self-government to Northern Ireland and brought an end to the Troubles.