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Irish Republic

an unmarked border between Ireland and Northern Ireland

Brexit uncertainties cause Irish border communities to fear the worst

Global Politics

Political and economic uncertainty over Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is making people on the Irish border fear for the island’s fragile peace

Éamonn Ó Ciardha teaches Irish language and history at Ulster University in Derry. The stream behind him marks the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It's on a tiny country road just outside of Derry. Ó Ciardha says that trying t

For this city in Northern Ireland, Brexit is a big headache

Conflict
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