Introductions
- Background Information on Northern Ireland Society
- Background Material on the Northern Ireland conflict
- John Darby (1995) Conflict in Northern Ireland: A Background Essay
- Adrian Kerr (1996) Extracts from Perceptions: Cultures in Conflict
- John Darby (2003) Northern Ireland: The background to the Peace Process
- Landon Hancock (1998) Northern Ireland: Troubles Brewing
- Prof. Mari Fitzduff and Liam O’Hagan (2009) The Northern Ireland Troubles: INCORE background paper
- (2007) 'The Troubles' - Suggested Reading
- Kinsella, Cormac. (ed.) (1998) Waterstone's Guide to Irish Books
- Help and Frequently Asked Questions
- Introduction to the CAIN Website
Guides
- List of Acronyms Associated with 'the Troubles'
- An Introduction to Theoretical Explanations of the Conflict
- Guide to carrying out research on Northern Ireland and the conflict
- Guide to Websites Containing Information on the Conflict and Politics in Northern Ireland