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The term Ulster Loyalist is used to describe a Unionist from Northern Ireland. Unionists support continuing Northern Ireland's membership in the United Kingdom and oppose joining the Republic of Ireland. Many Unionsts do not, however, identify with the term Loyalist, especially those who perceive themselves to be from "higher" social classes. The term is also often used to describe the illegal paramilitary organisations which favour using terrorism to ensure that Northern Ireland remaining in the UK. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... In the context of Irish politics, Unionists are people in Northern Ireland, who wish to see the continuation of the Act of Union 1800, as amended by the Government of Ireland Act 1920, under which Northern Ireland, created in that latter Act, remains part of the United Kingdom of Great... ... Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto) (French for God and my right)3 Northern Irelands location within the UK Official languages English, Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Area  - Total Ranked 4th 13,843 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 4th 1,685... For the township in Canada, see Loyalist, Ontario In general, a loyalist is an individual who is loyal to the powers that be. ... A paramilitary organization is a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion. ...

The Loyalist community is almost entirely Protestant and is mostly decended from the loyalist English and Scottish protestant settlers sent to the Irish province of Ulster during the 17th and 18th centuries by England to create a loyalist protestant base in Ireland. Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Ulster (Irish: Cúige Uladh, IPA: ) is one of the four provinces of Ireland. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK...

Upon Irish independence in 1921, the six counties of Ulster which had Protestant majorities opted to stay out of the independent Irish Free State (later the Republic of Ireland) and remain a part of the United Kingdom. The Irish Free State (Irish: Saorstát Éireann) was (1922–1937) the name of the state comprising the 26 of Irelands 32 counties which were separated from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland under the Irish Free State Agreement (or Anglo-Irish Treaty) signed by British and...

The difference of opinion between Northern Ireland's Roman Catholic Irish population, who mostly support leaving the United Kingdom in favour of uniting with the Republic of Ireland to form one country and the Anglo and Scotch Protestant population who oppose joining the Republic of Ireland has led to a long-running bloody conflict in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. It should be noted, however, the majority of people who live in the province do not support the paramilitaries. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with United Ireland. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ...

Loyalist political parties

• Progressive Unionist Party
• Ulster Democratic Party

Parties such as the Ulster Unionist or Democratic Unionst parties are referred to by some as "Loyalist" though the wider term, "Unionist'" is more correct here. The Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) are a small political party from Northern Ireland. ... The Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) were a small unionist political party operating in Northern Ireland. ... The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP, sometimes referred to as the Official Unionist Party or OUP or, in a historic sense, simply the Unionist Party ) is a moderate unionist political party in Northern Ireland, which formed its government between 1921 and 1972 and was supported by most unionists throughout the Troubles. ... The Democratic Unionist Party is a hardline unionist party in Northern Ireland led by Ian Paisley. ...

Loyalist fraternities

• Orange Order
• Apprentice Boys of Derry

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Armed Loyalist paramilitaries

• Ulster Volunteer Force
• Ulster Defence Association
• Loyalist Volunteer Force
• Orange Volunteers
• Red Hand Commandos