De Valera elected. Rioting between Catholics and Protestants. British troops called in. 1971 Provisional IRA begins campaign to oust British troops from Ireland. 1973 UK and Republic of Ireland join European Economic Community.
Republican prisoners starve themselves to death for political status.
Inept handling by government results in increased support for republicans. The first abortion referendum. 1984 Southern nationalist parties and SDLP publish New Ireland Forum report. 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement signed at Hillsborough. Intergovernmental Conference established.