Other groups, both the unionist and nationalist participated in violence, and a period known as "the Troubles" began. More than 3,600 deaths resulted over the subsequent three decades of conflict. Owing to the civil unrest during the Troubles, the British government suspended home rule in 1972 and imposed direct rule. There were several unsuccessful attempts to end the Troubles politically, such as the Sunningdale Agreement of 1973. In 1998, following a ceasefire by the Provisional IRA and multi-party talks, the Good Friday Agreement was concluded as a treaty between the British and Irish governments, annexing the text agreed in the multi-party talks.
Other groups both the unionist and nationalist participated in violence and a period known as "the Troubles" began More than 3600 deaths resulted over the subsequent three decades of conflict Owing to the civil unrest during the Troubles the British government suspended home rule in 1972 and imposed direct rule There were several unsuccessful attempts to end the Troubles politically such as the Sunningdale Agreement of 1973 In 1998 following a ceasefire by the Provisional IRA and multi-party talks the Good Friday Agreement was concluded as a treaty between the British and Irish governments annexing the text agreed in the multi-party talks