Hello all! I'm very new here, this is actually my first suggestion. I love the idea of Alternate history as I've been drawing maps of such events to pass time in school since I was little.
Anyway, let's not waste any of your time.
So, in this timeline, after the Potato Famine of the 1840s, the Irish decide to shed the yoke a bit earlier, and declare independence, and are an independent nation circa 1860?
I think the same problem with Ulster staying with the UK would remain a large issue, of course, however The Troubles of the 1960s-1980s would have happened earlier, and wouldn't have been as severe in my opinion.
Also, 1860 is an interesting date citing what is going on across the Atlantic. Any ramifications with the American Civil War? Would the Irish in the United States decide to move back across to help aid in the fight like what happened in OTL?
Secondly, I would suggest an even earlier date, Possibly back in the era after the American Revolution? A sense of nationalism could sweep the island and a civil war could break out soon after.
Thoughts?
Thanks everyone for reading!