(Ireland, historical) The continued violence and terrorist, military and paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland that happened from the mid 1960s to the late 1990s.
(Ireland, historical) The continued violence and terrorist, military and paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland that happened from the mid 1960s to the late 1990s.
Under McGlinchey's leadership, the INLA committed several atrocities and murders during the Troubles, resulting in the Co Derry native's imprisonment both north and south of the border.
“Just go to theatrical musicals and forget your troubles.”
“Utterly grotesque Maybe Linda should be worried about her SA troubles and stay in her lane”
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(historical, Ireland) World War II as experienced in Ireland.
(US) A punishment that follows from an act that furthers justice, especially in reference to civil rights work.
(Ireland, slang) An area in a prison where Irish was spoken, particularly during the Troubles.
(US, informal) Difficulty in romantic endeavors with a female.
Shout out to the people who when you're feeling low decide to use your troubles to exploit you This is what I got after posting a mutual aid request __ Could I get some traction on this main post please? 😭 #MAboos…
“Shout out to the people who when you're feeling low decide to use your troubles to exploit you This is what I got after posting a mutual aid request __ Could I get some traction on this main post please? 😭 #MAboost #mutualaid”
“I promise to myself to never skip getting vaccinated again for the flu and whatever seasonal bonuses included in the shot, it's just not worth the troubles.”
“We can only conclude that the British public hunger for war with Iran and a return to the Troubles.”
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(Ireland, historical) The official euphemism used by the Irish Government during the 1940s to refer to its neutral position during World War II.