If anyone's interested here's a fairly even toned presentation of the history of the Northern Ireland conflict that dates back centuries.

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/northireland1.html



Many people mistakenly believe it's simple.. i used to think so.. it isn't and it isn't quite what many think. I am not trying to provoke a debate.. Just would like people who are interested or perhaps have certain fixed ideas to perhaps read more and perhaps challenge their ideas.. not forcing anyone,, just do so if you want :) 

This one's good too.. 

http://www.history.co.uk/shows/soldiers-stories/articles/northern-ireland-conflict