Anglo-Irish Agreement
Hillsborough Castle became the controversial location of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985. Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Garret FitzGerald believed that signing the Agreement in Hillsborough Castle would mollify unionist opposition to the Agreement somewhat. However, many unionists took offence at the signing of the Agreement in the Throne Room of the Castle, igniting their opposition further.
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