Do you need a passport to go to Northern Ireland?

Most people need a valid passport to enter the Republic or Northern Ireland but there are some exceptions: If you’re a UK citizen, you can also use official photo identification. If you’re an EU citizen, you can also use a national identity card.

What caused the troubles?

The conflict began during a campaign by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association to end discrimination against the Catholic/nationalist minority by the Protestant/unionist government and local authorities. The government attempted to suppress the protests.

Can a child travel to Northern Ireland without a passport?

British or Irish citizens travelling on our Irish Sea routes do not need a passport to travel to Britain or Ireland but are advised to take a form of identity. A birth certificate will provide adequate proof of identity for children (17 years and under with no photographic identification) to travel on our sailings.

Is Dublin in Northern Ireland?

The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island. Around 40\% of the country’s population of 5 million people resides in the Greater Dublin Area. The sovereign state shares its only land border with Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

What caused the problems in Northern Ireland?

A key issue was the status of Northern Ireland. The conflict began during a campaign by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association to end discrimination against the Catholic/nationalist minority by the Protestant/unionist government and local authorities. The government attempted to suppress the protests.

Is Northern Ireland a good place to live?

Professional services firm PwC has found that Northern Ireland is the best place to live, compared with the rest of the UK, as people continue to trade cities for the countryside after a year spent at home.