Question

Cultural separateness grew in Ireland, as both _____ tried to keep their cultures from blending together.

Answer 1

Catholics and Protestants

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The cultural separation between the two groups in Ireland is between the Catholics and the Protestants - this is the best answer. The second typically live in Northern Ireland and are British Citizens.

(There is also another separation between the Irish an the English speaking people but it's not as strict)