Question

So-called “peace walls” were built on this island to separate hostile factions. An Anti H-block (10[1]-5[1])candidate (-5[1])on this island won election to a legislative seat despite dying 25 days (-5[1])later. This island’s Maze Prison was the site of a hunger strike that killed Bobby Sands. A group from this island led by Patrick Magee attempted to assassinate Margaret Thatcher in the Brighton Hotel bombing. (10[1])The Good Friday Agreement ended a conflict (10[1])on this island called The Troubles. For 10 points, name this island where (10[1])the Provisional (10[1])IRA fought against the British in cities like Belfast. ■END■

ANSWER: Ireland [accept Northern Ireland]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUW Pride1410
Anne FjeldAlbertaUW Wrath14-5
Alice Ton NuUW EnvyUW Gluttony15-5
Andrew LeffingwellUW SlothUW Chastity28-5
Justin QianUBC BArizona State A6310
Jacob BieriBoise StateArizona State B7010
Euan McCubbinUW ChastityUW Sloth8310
Sonya BatesUW WrathAlberta8510

Summary

2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY9100%0%0%43.11
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY8100%0%13%40.75
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY683%0%50%63.00
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY10100%0%0%47.80
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%11%55.56
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%20%45.80
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY8100%0%38%84.50
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY8100%0%13%43.63
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY9100%0%33%51.56