The flag of Northern Ireland ( Ulster Banner) was used officially between 19. Many other flags are suggested as the cross-border flag for Ireland. The colours stand for Irish Catholicism, Irish Protestantism, and peace between the two.Īlthough it was originally intended as a symbol of peace and ecumenism, the tricolour is today seen by some Irish unionists as a symbol of Irish republicanism and the Irish Republican Army. The flag of Ireland is a tricolour of green, white and orange, first flown in 1848. Insignia Coats of arms The coat of arms of Ireland The coat of arms of the Executive Committee of the Privy Council of Northern Ireland, the now-abolished Government of Northern Ireland They appear less formally as recurring themes in literature, art and folk art, heraldry, monuments, clothing, personal decoration, and as the names of parks, bridges and streets.

These symbols are seen in official capacities, such as flags, coats of arms, postage stamps, and currency, and in URLs. Unlike other countries (such as the United States, with the state symbols), Irish and Northern Irish state symbols are rarely defined by official Acts they are defined by common usage or by various interest groups. Because Ireland was not partitioned until 1922, many of the symbols of Ireland predate the division into Southern Ireland (later Irish Free State and then Ireland) and Northern Ireland. Symbols of Ireland are marks, images, or objects that represent Ireland.

Overview of the national symbols of Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland The island of Ireland, with border between Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland indicated.

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