Munster

Munster is an independent republic situated in the south of the island of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings". Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes. In later centuries, local government legislation has seen further sub-division of the historic counties. Munster covers a total area of 24,675 km2 (9,527 sq mi) and has a population of 1,246,088 with the most populated city being Cork. Other significant urban centres in the country include Limerick and Waterford. New Munster, New Duveland is named after the country.

Ancient History
In the early centuries AD, Munster was the domain of the Iverni and the legendary Clanna Dedad led by Cú Roí and to whom the celebrated Conaire Mór also belonged. During the Early Middle Ages, most of the area was part of the Kingdom of Munster, ruled by the Eóganachta dynasty. Prior to this date, the area was ruled by the Dáirine and Corcu Loígde overlords from the early 7th century onwards, perhaps beginning with the notable career of Faílbe Flann mac Áedo Duib. Later rulers from the Eóganachta who would dominate a greater part of Ireland were Cathal mac Finguine and Feidlimid mac Cremthanin. Notable regional kingdoms and lordships of Early Medieval Munster were Iarmuman (West Munster), Osraige (Ossory), Uí Liatháin, Uí Fidgenti, Éile, Múscraige, Ciarraige Luachra, Corcu Duibne, Corcu Baiscinn, and Déisi Muman. By the 9th century the Gaels had been joined by Norse Vikings who founded towns such as Cork, Waterford and Limerick, for the most part incorporated into a maritime empire by the Dynasty of Ivar, who periodically would threaten Munster with conquest in the next century. Around this period Ossory broke away from Munster. The 10th century saw the rise of the Dalcassians (probably descendants of the ancient Mairtine, a sept of the Iverni/Érainn), who had earlier annexed Thomond, north of the Shannon to Munster. Their leaders were the ancestors of the O'Brien dynasty and spawned Brian Bóruma, perhaps the most noted High King of Ireland, and several of whose descendants were also High Kings. By 1118 Munster had fractured into the Kingdom of Thomond under the O'Briens, the Kingdom of Desmond under the MacCarthy dynasty (Eóganachta), and the short-lived Kingdom of Ormond under the O'Kennedys (another Dalcassian sept). The three crowns of the old Munster flag represent these three late kingdoms. This flag can easily be confused with the flag of Dublin which has three castles in a similar pattern on a blue background; In fact now there is another flag.There was Norman influence from the 14th century, due to adventuring of the FitzGerald, de Clare and Butler houses, two of whom carved out earldoms within the Lordship of Ireland, the Earls of Desmond eventually becoming independent potentates, for a time the greatest in Ireland, while the Earls of Ormond remained closer to England. The O'Brien of Thomond and MacCarthy of Desmond surrendered and regranted sovereignty to the Tudors in 1543 and 1565, joining the Kingdom of Ireland. The terrible Desmond Rebellions, led by the FitzGeralds, soon followed. Almost three centuries later much of the area was hit hard in the Great Hunger, especially the west. After the kingdom was merged into the United Kingdom, there was a war in the 20th century resulting in secession of the Irish Free State. The people seeking independence From Ireland But the citizens of Munster were not looking for an independent Ireland ,but they wanted Munster as an independent nation. At first, the Irish government was able to keep at bay the protests, but this lasted only 2 years old when this apparent calm resulted in a series of terrorist attacks that put the cities to the sword. At first the protests were extended just to the territory of Munster but then there was a big march on Dublin that left behind a trail of terrorist attacks. The march in Dublin was ended in total failure, in fact, the Irish government made ​​no step back, and with the help of the army was able to leave Dublin by the protesters. Despite this, not was calm returned in the whole country in fact the prototeste was also extended to Northern Ireland where, however, grew more and more feel the presence of the crown of England. In Munster the violence that bloodied the streets of the city lasted for 8 months, when was born a political movement " The League of Independence". The League of Independence, led by Frank Suleman, launched a number of ways to oppose the Irish government to propose for arrive to the independence of the county, but all forms of protest were peaceful form for does not give reason for the soldiers to introduce some drastic measures in the area. One of the forms of protests was to avoid paying taxes thing you contaggiò every citizens, that caused a collapse in tax revenues. So the Irish government ordered the arrest of Frank Suleman arrest which resulted in a revolution of the entire population that put the Irish government cornered and had to propose a referendum on independence, which in the case would have ended with a yes, even Suleman would been released free from the prison. So in the May 2, 1792, King George III declared Munster an independent nation and Suleman a free man.

Independence
After the birth of the republic of Munster, the most important people of the new republic met in the city of Cork to write the constitution of the new country, but during the civil war in Ireland, the region was attacked by the Irish troups.The war saw Munster as a winner thanks to the help of troops of Histalpol who rejected the Irish soldiers.Then in 1801 with the birth of the united kingdom of England and Ireland was put into question the independence of Munster ,but it resisted peacefully to the pact of union and remained independent.

World War 2
Munster has not participated in any of the two world wars, but in World War II, the Germans have repeatedly tried to invade the territories of Munster to have an access route to the England. But the attacks were repulsed by the same British army who used Muster as a strategic place. At the end of World War II, the country lived a strong economic expansion that led to the GDP to the rise by 6-7% per year until 1964, date where after the growth had settled. Munster has not participated in any of the two world wars, but in World War II, the Germans have repeatedly tried to invade the territories of Munster to have an access route to the England. But the attacks were repulsed by the same British army who used Muster as a strategic place.

Post World War2
The post war crisis and the recipe no-crisis of Linapsus's government At the end of World War II the economy of Munster had a great recession caused by the fact that many companies fled to Dublin or London considered places where it is easier earn money.The economy, however, had an economic recovery thanks to the policies of the government led by Mark Linapsus that through the construction of new public works there was the growth the employment and consumption.

Economy
In recent years, the national government has invested a lot of money in the alternative energy giving plenty of space for photovoltaic and wind energy (especially in the south of the country). The country has no major mineral resources, but it is important the agriculture and the industry of the services that take up 76% of the workers and lately there is also growth the technology industry..The unemployment rate is currently 6.8%.In 2008, when Ireland became a country with high economic risk due to the economic crisis, thanks to the accommodative policies of the government,Munster is managed to limit the economic damage using the same system of government Linapsus after the war. In fact, in time ranging from 2008 to 2011 (the year when the recession is over in Munster) were born 3 new highways in front of the 2 existing, and has increased by 10% funding to health and education. In addition, the government has also adopted measures that have benefited the investments in the country, causing a sharp increase of the Irish economic capitals.