I've heard it say that Ireland isn't particularly keen on NI mainly for economic reasons. It would prove a drain and a burden. Also many in the North would lose out on certain social and economic benefits (certain healthcare costs for example). It seems these facts are stronger than the ideals of unification. These social and economic factors real and imagined (and magnified and played upon!) during the Brexit referendum played the key part, and thus it was that Northern Ireland voted for the UK to remain in the EU, not for themselves.
I've also heard it say that the old school nationalists feel unsupported. The major Irish historically nationalist party is seen to be almost compromised as they are pro immigration and open borders where historically they were more, well .... nationalist!
Indeed that's a challenge of all nationalist parties across Europe who campaign for independence seen in Catalonia for example. Should a nationalist seeking independence be pro Europe at the expense of their own nation?
I've also heard it say that the old school nationalists feel unsupported. The major Irish historically nationalist party is seen to be almost compromised as they are pro immigration and open borders where historically they were more, well .... nationalist!
Indeed that's a challenge of all nationalist parties across Europe who campaign for independence seen in Catalonia for example. Should a nationalist seeking independence be pro Europe at the expense of their own nation?