Two nations theory (Ireland)
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For other uses, see Two Nations theory (disambiguation).
In Ireland, the two nations theory holds that Ulster Protestants form a distinct Irish nation.[1] Advocated mainly by Unionists and loyalists (but also supported by some Communist parties), who used it as a basis for opposing Home Rule and, later, to justify the partition of Ireland, it has been strongly criticised by Irish nationalists such as John Redmond (who stated that "'the two nation theory' is to us an abomination and a blasphemy"),[2] Éamon de Valera,[3] Seán Lemass[4] and Douglas Gageby.[5]