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RIRA

RIRA

9.9
An armed Irish group that opposes peace agreements and uses violence
  • proper noun
translation icon : RIRA
  • The RIRA claimed responsibility for the bombing in Omagh.

Examples

  • The RIRA has been involved in several controversial actions.

  • Many people are concerned about the activities of RIRA.

  • Authorities attribute recent attacks to members of the RIRA.

  • Peace talks were disrupted by threats from the RIRA.

  • The RIRA has been responsible for several violent incidents in Northern Ireland since its formation.

  • Authorities remain concerned about the activities of the RIRA as it continues to oppose peace efforts.

  • RIRA members often engage in clandestine operations, resisting any attempts at disarmament.

Synonyms

Real Irish Republican Army
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  • Offensive
8.6

A small armed Irish group that uses bombs and guns to oppose peace talks

is the same name but emphasises continued militant activity
Real IRA
vsRIRA
  • Offensive
9.9

A violent Irish group that formed in 1997 and used bombs and attacks

has identical meaning but uses the longer formal name
Dissident Irish Republican Army
vsRIRA
  • NSFW
9.9

An armed group that split from the Provisional IRA in 1997 and uses violence against the Northern Ireland peace process

focuses on dissident origins and sustained militant actions after the ceasefire

Surface Forms

RIRA main

Etymology

RIRA comes from the name Real Irish Republican Army, and Real here means 'true'. They used that name to say they were the 'true' version of the older IRA, which helps explain why the group rejected peace talks and continued armed attacks.