Dec 16, 2013 · Popular loyalism, defined from the 1790s, and evangelical religion, particularly significant from the 1820s onwards, were key agents for unity within Irish Protestantism and …

These loyalists use violence and weapons to achieve their aims, whereas the Ulster Unionist Party (led by David Trimble) and the Democratic Unionists Party (led by Ian Paisley) use …

As nouns the difference between unionist and loyalist is that unionist is an advocate or supporter of unionism while loyalist is a person who is loyal to a cause, generally used as a political …

All loyalists are unionists, not all unionists are loyalists. I’d say loyalism is an identity, where as unionism is a political stance. It’s more difficult to shake off a whole personal identity and find …

In a direct comparison of the two, their general views are the complete opposite. The Unionists are mostly protestant want to remain part of Britain. The Nationalists are mostly Catholic and …

This chapter provides historical background on conflict in Northern Ireland and details the development of the peace process and the social and political circumstances in which …

Most Protestants became known as Unionists as a result of their belief that Northern Ireland should keep the Union with Britain. Extreme Unionists are called Loyalists. This means that …

Aug 5, 2023 · Loyalists carrying an Orange Order flag and drummers in the Pride of Lagan Valley Flute Band march through the streets of Belfast City on July 16. Orange walks have met …

When the Provos adopted the tactics of guerrilla warfare, the unionists took up arms as well. Then, in an attempt to address nationalist complaints, electoral boundaries were drawn more …

May 31, 2021 · In 1969, a large riot known at the Battle of Bogside broke out between Unionists, those loyal to Great Britain, and Catholics, in which at least 1,000 Catholics were injured.

Apr 15, 2021 · For critics of the DUP, working-class loyalist outrage demonstrates the political bankruptcy of a party which has demanded a hard Brexit and stoked unionist anxieties, only to …

With the end of Direct Rule, political persuasion, lobbying, public relations, and grassroots organizing have become increasingly important, and it is critical that unionists, and particularly …

Jan 12, 2012 · From the outset, Smithey provides an excellent background to the nature of the conflict and subsequent segregation, polarisation, division and isolation that surrounds the two …

Aug 30, 2011 · Drawing on participant observation, fieldwork, documentary evidence, and interviews with community workers and leaders, the book argues that ethnic identity change …

Whigs versus Tories, loyalists versus patriots. It's not always so clear where everyone comes down, but in general, you had to pick a side. So you were either a patriot or a loyalist, or you …