List of chronologies of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions facts for kids
The Provisional Irish Republican Army (often called the PIRA or just the IRA) was a group of Irish people who wanted Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom. They wanted it to become part of an independent Ireland. This group was involved in many events during a time known as "The Troubles".
These pages are like detailed diaries. They list the actions taken by the Provisional Irish Republican Army. They help us understand the history of this group and the conflict. Most of these timelines are organized by different decades.
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Understanding the Provisional Irish Republican Army
The Provisional Irish Republican Army was formed in 1969. Its main goal was to end British rule in Northern Ireland. They wanted to create a united Irish republic. This meant Northern Ireland would join the Republic of Ireland. The group believed that using force was necessary to achieve their political aims.
What were The Troubles?
The Troubles was a period of conflict in Northern Ireland. It lasted for about 30 years, from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. This conflict was mainly about whether Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom or join the Republic of Ireland. Many different groups were involved. These included Irish nationalists and republicans, who were mostly Catholic, and unionists and loyalists, who were mostly Protestant. The Provisional IRA was one of the main groups involved in this conflict.
Timelines of PIRA Actions
These timelines list events related to the Provisional Irish Republican Army. They help historians and students understand the sequence of events during The Troubles. Each link below takes you to a specific period.
- Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1970–1979)
- Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1980–1989)
- Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1990–1991)
- Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions (1992–1999)
- Chronology of Provisional Irish Republican Army actions in the 21st century
Related Timelines and Information
To understand The Troubles even better, you can look at other timelines. These show actions by different groups or cover broader events.
- Timeline of Continuity Irish Republican Army actions
- Timeline of Real Irish Republican Army actions
- Timeline of Irish National Liberation Army actions
- Timeline of Official Irish Republican Army actions
- Timeline of Ulster Volunteer Force actions
- Timeline of Ulster Defence Association actions
- Timeline of the Northern Ireland Troubles
- Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland
- List of attacks on British aircraft during The Troubles
