Question

So-called “peace walls” were built on this island (10[1])to separate hostile factions. An (10[1])Anti H-block candidate on this island won election to a legislative seat despite dying 25 days later. This island’s Maze Prison was the site of a hunger strike that killed Bobby Sands. (10[1])A group from this (10[1])island led by (10[1])Patrick (10[1])Magee (10[1])attempted to assassinate Margaret Thatcher (10[1])in the Brighton Hotel bombing. (10[1])The Good Friday Agreement ended a conflict on this island called The Troubles. For 10 points, name this island where the Provisional IRA fought against the British in cities like Belfast. ■END■

ANSWER: Ireland [accept Northern Ireland]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Michael GeCornell DSyracuse710
Pierce DeCainCornell FCornell A1210
Joshua RafaeilCornell CCornell E4410
Riley ShermanESFU of Rochester A4810
Owen LinderBinghamton ARIT B5110
Bianca Van ZileBinghamton BCornell G5210
Elijah O'Sick JohnsonBinghamton CU of Rochester B5310
Brian HoffCornell BPenn State5810
Claire WangRIT CRIT A6310

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