A United Ireland could be very divided

What would a United Ireland look like? Would it mean the end of the Irish language? Would we see King Billy’s Day competing with dear old St Patrick?

A United Ireland could be very divided

What would a United Ireland look like? Would it mean the end of the Irish language? Would we see King Billy’s Day competing with dear old St Patrick? Would a bunch of nutjobs be put in charge of the whole shebang?

The prospect of a United Ireland has inched closer, due to the Brexit farrago. There is much talk of a border poll, if not in the immediate future, then certainly in the medium term. This week, the GAA was dragged into the issue. On Sunday, Jarlath Burns, a former Armagh footballer and a serious and senior figure in the association, threw in his tuppence worth.

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