Irish Flag
For centuries, Ireland was under British rule. But that didn't mean
that Ireland wasn't struggling for its freedom. As a matter of
fact, the same flag that Ireland flies today was first introduced by
Irish nationalists in 1848, when they were in the midst of a revolution
to secure their freedom.
Although the flag had been flown, it wasn't recognized as the national
flag until the Easter Rising of 1919. The flag was officially
written into the constitution in 1937.
The flag is similar to the French tricolore, but the colors are green, white, and orange. The green, which appears on the left side of the flag, represents the Catholic faith while the orange, which appears on the right side of the flag, represents the Protestant faith. The white that appears between the green and orange represents peace between the two faiths.
Related Irish Links
- Ireland Flag - description and illustration of the flag of Ireland.
- Ireland Map - Ireland maps, geography, and tourism.