The Land of Saints
& Scholars (mind you - there's
a few sinners too)!
Due to "the Troubles" which
were prevalent throughout Ireland in the 20th
Century, religion is often considered a taboo
subject.
Very often people have to watch what they
say or who they are saying it to and yet at
the same time religion is one of the most
important aspects of everyday life in Ireland
- no matter where you are on the island, and
what's more, this has been the case for over
1500 years.
The important thing to point out is that any
violence which ocurred in Northern Ireland
in the past only took place between a very
small minority from the population of either
faith (Catholic and Protestant) whilst at
the same time the majority keep alive a set
of divided religious loyalities established
over many, many centuries - but both of which
believe in the same God.
After many years of fighting over religious
differences Ireland is now (thankfully) at
a time of peace - a time when the people of
our island can join together as neighbours
regardless of their individual beliefs and
practices. Long may it last.
Click on the subjects down the left hand side
for a brief History of Religion in Ireland and
a further examination of the most significant
religions within the Emerald Isle.
