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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
From my understanding, prior to the global economic crisis, The Republic of Ireland was a strong economy. I'm not sure how it is holding up now, but I know that Britain is being hit pretty hard (like the U.S.). If the British controlled parts of Ireland see an economic collapse that the Republic of Ireland does not see, do you think it's possible that public opinion will turn towards the North unifying with Ireland? As history shows us, wars and conflict often become enflamed during times of economic hardship. Quebec separation is stronger during recessions, and just look at what happened in Europe during the 30s.
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The Irish economy or the Celtic Tiger as it was known in the EU fell into recession faster than any other EU country.
To be honest, IMO ... No. Ireland is tiny. When the South was booming (and it was bigtime) people would just migrate down south for work and their piece of the pie and return at the weekends.