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According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Irish flag, however , have modern symbolism and the Meaning & History of the Irish Flag is as follows: Green of the Irish Flag - the native people of Ireland (most of whom are Roman Catholic - the Nationalists / Republicans) Orange of the Irish Flag - represents the British supporters of William of Orange who settled in Northern Ireland in the 17th century (most of whom are Protestant - the Unionists / Loyalists) White of the Irish Flag - peace and honesty between the people All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right |
The shape and flag ratio of the Irish flag is described as 1:2 ( length twice the height ) The Irish tricolour was first used by Irish nationalists in 1848 during the 'Young Ireland' rebellion The British flag is no longer flown over Parliament Buildings and state offices except on a limited number of 'named days' such as Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday The Lord Mayor of Belfast displays both the British and Irish flags in his own offices |
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