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An obviously pro-Unionist study that adds little to the known facts, but simply tries to apply the phrase "ethnic cleansing" to the troubles in Fermanagh, and not very convincingly. As the authors themselves point out, Protestants were basically unmolested ion Fermanagh if they weren't a part of the security forces. It leaves out the close collusion between the Protestant population of Fermanagh and the security forces and given the bitterness of such conflicts a far better case can be made that the IRA and Republicans showed remarkable restraint there. Certainly nothing ever happened to the Protestant population of Fermanagh that was anything near as bad as what happened to Catholics in many parts of Northern Ireland, esp. Belfast. It should also be pointed out that the majority of those killed during the "Troubles" by Republicans were members of the security forces, while the majority of those killed by loyalists were civilians, often targeted for no other reason than suspicion of being Catholic, a bit of context for this study.

Another IRA apologist. I actually live in Ireland, I know what the IRA are, so spare me the lecture.. geez you IRA sympathizers twist everything to suit your screwed up view of Irish affairs.

I was raised to dislike the British and to sympathize with the IRA. I now like the British and view them as good friends of the US, and I disapprove of the IRA splinter groups and their tactics. I also dislike the views and policies of Sinn Fein. So, yes, the IRA IS a terrorist organization.

I know the history of Ireland, and I know the IRA and Sinn Fein were once the good guys under Michael Collins, and that the conflict has since lost it's religious foundation. That is a long time ago now. The only point I agree with the IRA now is the reunification of Ireland. I don't care if people in the Republic do not want it for socioeconomic reasons. Ireland should be whole.

I am glad the IRA announced it's end to armed conflict (at least in gesture). I only wish the Unionsts and other "Orange" factions would do the same. I absolutely hate Paisley and his son.

I do have a problem with what Ireland is becoming. The Republic is becoming too wealthy too fast, and the people are starting to lose their identity, and the characteristics that made the Irish people great. The people have been becoming less friendly over the years, are becoming more materialistic, more secular, and some are starting to become arrogant. The growth rate is not going to last forever, and as the wages become too high, the American (and some European) companies supporting the growth will start to outsource, and so the country is likely to go into a depression, especially with all of the EU regulations.

The Pro-IRA people on this site have every right to voice their opinions here. Just deal with it, like how we deal with all of the anti-Catholic bigots who spew their crap here. This is first and foremost, an AMERICAN conservative site, and any outsider that comes in here dictating who is and who is not a troll, is likely to be nothing more than a troll himself.

After doing a quick search under your name I find that you post almost exclusively on the IRA. Now, I subscribe to The Irish Voice, and I know that the Ulstermen are very active. Perhaps you should start posting on their doings as well, otherwise I very much question your motives. Just keep in mind, its the Irish-Americans who have been investing in Ireland and traveling there, and they can always pull out that investment and vacation elsewhere. I think it would be wise if you guys would refrain from IRA postings altogether, so that it would help keep the IRA supporters from posting.

I want you to know, I do not mean this to be personal, I am just sick of the "troll" name calling, and one-sided postings. The IRA are terrorists, period. Constantly posting articles on them is not going to win any new converts, as you are well aware, the Irish can be very stubborn people. I am trying to be objective, and to avoid future fights. I am half Irish from my fathers side, and I am very proud of my heritage, but I do take offense to the way in which you post here, thats all.