It is certainly true that a great deal of the competition between nationalists and unionists concerned the distribution of resources.
Even after the Danish retreat to Copenhagen, trouble between unionists and separatists continued.
However this service was consistently marked by rioting between nationalists, unionists and ex-servicemen.
The nationalist vote has continued to grow which could make this seat a possible battleground between nationalists and unionists.
But the council retained its 11-11 balance between unionists and nationalists.
Shortly after this first parliament was abolished, attempts began to restore devolution on a new basis that would see power shared between nationalists and unionists.
Residential areas are more segregated between Catholic nationalists and Protestant unionists than ever.
Disagreement between unionists and non-unionists regarding economic policy also weakened the party.
Significant differences in political views between unionists, nationalists and republicans are reflected in the variations of names they use for the region.
Unlike the previous year's election, the choice was clear between nullifiers and unionists.