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Timeline of Irish National Liberation Army actions

Okay kiddo, let me tell you a story about a group called the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) and their actions in Ireland.

The INLA is a group of people who believed that Ireland should be united and free, without any influence from another country, like the United Kingdom. They wanted to fight for this goal by any means necessary, including violence.

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Ireland was a divided land. Some people wanted to stay connected to the UK, while others wanted to break away and form their own country. This caused a lot of conflict and violence, with many groups fighting for different goals.

One of these groups was the INLA. They carried out many different actions in their fight for Irish liberation. They planted bombs, assassinated people they believed were working against their cause, and engaged in other violent actions to try and achieve their goals.

Some of their most notable actions include the assassination of British politician Airey Neave in 1979, the bombing of a British Army barracks in Northern Ireland in 1980, and the assassination of Conservative MP Ian Gow in 1990.

Despite their efforts, the INLA never achieved their goal of a united and free Ireland. Many people believe that their actions did more harm than good, causing more violence and death in an already troubled time. Today, the group is known for their past actions, but they are considered dormant, meaning they aren't currently active or engaged in any violent actions.

So, that's the timeline of the Irish National Liberation Army, my little friend. It's important to remember that violence is never the answer and that people should always work together peacefully to solve their differences. Okay, time for bed now!