Irish and British citizens are accorded equivalent reciprocal rights and entitlements (with a small number of minor exceptions), and a Common Travel Area exists between Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Crown Dependencies.

Ireland was the 6th largest trading partner for the UK in 2023, while over one third of Irish exports go to the UK. The UK remains the largest single destination for Irish food, drink and horticulture exports, reflecting the important two-way relationship between Ireland and our nearest neighbour.

British rule in Ireland built upon the 12th-century Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland on behalf of the English king and eventually spanned several centuries that involved British control of parts, or the entirety, of the island of Ireland.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was the union of the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland into one sovereign state, established by the Acts of Union in 1801. [4] It continued in this form for over a century.

5 天之前 · Guinness Men's Six Nations: Ireland v England. Venue: Aviva Stadium Date: Saturday, 1 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds; text commentary and ...

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4 天之前 · Ireland’s Ronan Kelleher, center, goes through to score a try that was disallowed for a foul on England’s Maro Itoje, left, during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

So, in summary: The U.K. is a sovereign state that includes England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland; Great Britain (or simply Britain) is an island; Ireland is an island situated next to Great Britain, which is divided in two countries: The Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland.