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In 1922 Ireland was divided into two parts: | In 1922 Ireland was divided into two parts: | ||
{{Block indent|'''Northern Ireland''' known colloquially as ''Ulster'', but containing only 6 of the 9 counties of the old Ulster, (Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone). The capital is Belfast and the religion is Protestant, with a Catholic minority. It remains part of the British Isles.<br><br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''Eire''' or the '''Republic of Ireland''' is known colloquially as ''Ireland'' and formerly as the '''Irish Free State.''' This contains all of the provinces of Connaught, Leinster and Munster, as well as the counties of Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan from the former Ulster. The former capital of Dublin has been retained, and the religion is mainly Catholic.<br>}} | |||
<br>In 1974, along with county boundary changes in other parts of the United Kingdom, the 6 counties of Northern Ireland were subdivided into 26 boroughs.<br> | <br>In 1974, along with county boundary changes in other parts of the United Kingdom, the 6 counties of Northern Ireland were subdivided into 26 boroughs.<br> | ||
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