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BJsRealm said:
Of course it is & so is the UK. Even after the Brexit UK will still continue to be a part of Europe, just (sadly) not a member state of the EU anymore. The Republic of Ireland however is both EU member state & a European country. As for Northern Ireland, it's a rather complicated situation these days. I know that 'cause my husband & I we both live in Belfast which is still a divided town, much like Nicosia on Cyprus, except the Green Zone. Officially, Northern Ireland, or Ulster, or Uládh (we can't even agree on a name, much less on our anthem or our flag!), is (still) a part of UK. For how long, that's another question, especially after the Brexit & the susunod Irish unification referendum. 70% of the entire population in NI is Irish sa pamamagitan ng origin & they all have a dual nationality (citizenship), much like my husband Seán. They only consider Ireland to be their tahanan country! On the other hand, for me as an Englishman & sadly a minority now, the UK is my tahanan country. Still, both Seán & I we have even a flat (an appartment) in Dublin, Ireland now. Just in case. Who knows what the future holds for us over here in Belfast & in NI! Perhaps some araw the entire Ireland will be united & the EU full member state. Who can tell? Me? Please don't ask me how I feel! I have absolutely no idea what exactly I am right now: an Englishman, an Irishman, or both perhaps? I don't know where do I belong anymore tbh, or where does my loyalty lies: with my reyna & country or with my Irish husband!!
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