What is another word for the Provisional IRA?
Pronunciation: [ðə pɹəvˈɪʒənə͡l ˌa͡ɪˌɑːɹˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
The Provisional IRA, also known as the Provos, was a paramilitary group that operated in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. Some other terms used to identify the group include the PIRA, Provisionals, or the Irish Republican Army Provisional Wing. These titles were typically used to distinguish the group from other factions of the IRA, such as the Official IRA or the Real IRA. The Provisional IRA was responsible for numerous terrorist attacks during its time of operation, and its actions remain a contentious topic in contemporary Irish politics. While the group declared a ceasefire in 1994, its impact on Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom is still felt to this day.
