Northern Europe
Ireland
A vertical tricolour of green, white and orange. Introduced in the 19th century and inspired in part by the French tricolour, it was constitutionally recognized by Ireland in 1937.
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Adopted
1937
Proportion
1:2
Colours
3
Colours & their meaning
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Green
Represents the Gaelic and nationalist tradition of Ireland.
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White
Represents peace between the two traditions.
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Orange
Represents the followers of William of Orange and the Protestant tradition.
Did you know?
Although long associated with Ireland, the tricolour did not become the state flag in law until the 20th century.