What was the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and why did it become so infamous in Northern Ireland and the Republic alike? In this 5 minute history, an introduction to the Troubles and the IRA. If you want a fuller look at the political situation and the history behind it feel free to check out my longer videos below: How a Dutch King in the 17th Century Started the Troubles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbXWvMctzzs&t=85s What Happened to the Old Irish Flag? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca63yEvcE5Y The Northern Irish Flag: The Red Hand of Ulster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8F_JUmfrJs The Real History Behind the Peaky Blinders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rErijDP0Vhw Raid the Merch Market: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/history-with-hilberts-market Go Fund My Windmills (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/HistorywithHilbert Join in the Banter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistorywHilbert Enter the Fray on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistorywHilbert/ Indulge in some Instagram..?(the alliteration needs to stop): https://www.instagram.com/historywithhilbert/ Music Used: Galway - Kevin MacLeod Light Thought Var. 2 - Kevin MacLeod Loopster - Kevin MacLeod Eine Kleine Nachtsmusik - Mozart Send me an email if you'd be interested in doing a collaboration! historywithhilbert@gmail.com #Ireland #NorthernIreland #UK