The effects of these events ultimately led to six of the nine Ulster counties remaining within the United Kingdom and the rest of the island opting for self-determination and what would become an independent republic.

As the present Ireland currently engages in recalling this history, Michael D. Higgins published a recent message, guiding those on how to ethically remember, fully understand the complexities of when these uncomfortable events occurred and to recognise the reverberations of that past for our societies today and for relationships with each other and neighbours.

"Only by remembering complex, uncomfortable aspects of Britain and Ireland’s shared history can we forge a better future".

Michael D Higgins, President of Ireland.

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