In 1922 the south ireland was made independent from Great Britain and become the republic of ireland. Northern ireland remained joined politically to Britain,and the United Kingdom was born. While this was a popular decision with most Irish Protestants. It was unpopular with most of the Catholic population. Who wish ireland to remain a united country. Conflict between these two groups came to crisis piont in the 1970s with the terrorist activities of the IRA and the arrival of British soldier. Even today , the northern Irish population remains divided between Unionists, whi want to remain a part of the United Kingdom , and Republicans, who opposite it.