Irish Flag
Irish Flag
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US $75.00
The Story of the Flag of Ireland
There's usually a story behind every country's flag, and Ireland is no different in that respect. Today's version of the Irish flag was originally offered as a gift from the French to Thomas Francis Meagher in the mid-19th century, although that particular version did not become official for over 50 years from that point.
Ireland's flag as we know it today originated in 1848 and is well known for its tri-color layout throughout the world. The three colors (green, white, and orange) tell a tale of two nationalities merging peacefully in one country. The green stands for the people of Ireland, the majority of which belong to the Roman Catholic faith. The orange stands for the British supporters of William of Orange, the majority of which belong to the Protestant faith. And the third color, white, symbolizes peace between these two peoples. It is not coincidental that each color gets an equally sized rectangle in side-by-side format on the flag, symbolizing a mutual respect among both sides.
Before this peace was obtained between the factions, an earlier version of the Irish flag was used starting in year 1798. The design involved a plain green background with the image of a harp on top of it. Although the tri-color flag was first displayed in 1848, it did not become Ireland's official flag until 1921, when the country first gained its independence.
There is also some controversy involving the flag. The first one is with the third color originally intended as orange. Some of today's interpretations depict a color with a yellowish, or even gold, tint, said to be found in poems describing the colors as "green, white, and gold." This mix-up is severely frowned upon by the Department of Taoiseach, as it would seem to disrespect the followers of the Orange Order in historic Ireland. Another controversy involves the use of the flag for the entire island of Ireland. Since Northern Ireland is not technically considered part of Ireland, there is some debate involving whether or not there should be the same use of the tri-color flag in this region. While the Union Flag used by the UK as a whole is the only official flag for the Northern Ireland region, in many cases the tri-colored version flies alongside it.
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Flag Of Ireland $16.99 A great way to show your true colors! 100% polyester. (Pole not included.) Imported. 34 x 60. |
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Warning Irish Flag Earrings $9.99 Warning Irish Flag Earrings Warning, Irish earrings designed with the flag of Ireland colors. St. Patrick's day jewelry. Specifications: Approximately 1.25" Length, Stainless Steel Earwires for Pierced Ears |
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Irish Flag Flying over Airport $79.99 Nat Farbman Irish Flag Flying over Airport - Premium Photographic Print |
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Irish Flag Fleece Blanket $15.95 Dress in Shamrock Style with St. Patrick's Day Party Favors! The Irish flag blanket is the perfect touch of Irish pride. A great St. Pat's party giveaway or Irish decoration that your guests will love. 50" long and 60" wide. Irish flag with shamrock design. Deluxe polar fleece blanket. Show your Shamrock Style with St. Patrick's Day decorations! Cover every room in Irish spirit with Irish flag decorations. We have the St. Patrick's Day supplies you need to make your St. Patrick's Day party a hit. Part of Decorations > Decorations |
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Personalized Wind Shirt Vest $49.99 The V-neck pullover offers wind and water resistance without weight or bulk. Embroidered in the USA with Irish flag under name. 100% polyester with jersey lining. Please state name up to 24 characters. Shipped separately, allow 3-4 weeks. Sizes S-6XL. |
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Irish Flag Irish Hoodie dark by CafePress $45 The flag of Ireland for all Irshmen and women, Irish Americans, Irish Englishmen, Irish South Africans, Iirsh Australians, Irish Canadians, Irish New Zealanders, Irish Brazilians, Irish French. Irish Hoodie dark Stay warm on the inside. Look oh-so-cool on the outside. Don this comfortable fleece sweatshirt for that dress-down BBQ -- or your next dress-to-impress trip to the mall.10 oz. fleece blend 90% cotton/10% polyester. Fleece-lined hoo |
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Irish flag Irish Sweatshirt by CafePress $39.5 Wear the flag of Ireland with pride with these great t-shirts and products. These Ireland products make gifts to your Irish friends and family Irish Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Warm up in our stylin' Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt. Thick but not bulky, for maximum comfort and durability whether you're working out or hanging out. 10.1 oz. patented PrintPro174; fabric in a 90/10 cotton/polyester |
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Irish Flag Tablecover $4.95 Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day with Decorations! The Irish flag tablecover is the perfect decoration for your St. Patrick's Day party. A fun and easy way to add some Irish style to your event. 54" long and 108" wide. Fits most standard size tables. Green, white and orange stripes to match the colors of the Irish flag. Made of plastic. Show your Irish pride with St. Patrick's Day decorations. Cover every room in green with our St. Patrick's Day cutouts, banners and table decorations. We have the St. Patrick's Day supplies you need to make your St. Patrick's Day party a hit! Part of Tableware > Table Covers |
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Irish Flag Striped Bunting $16.95 Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day with Decorations! The Irish flag bunting is the perfect decoration for your St. Patrick's Day party. A fun and easy way to add some Irish style to your event. 5 1/2' long. Green, white and orange stripes to match the colors of the Irish flag. Adjustable drawstrings. Ready to hang. Made of nylon. Show your Irish pride with St. Patrick's Day decorations. Cover every room in green with our St. Patrick's Day cutouts, banners and table decorations. We have the St. Patrick's Day supplies you need to make your St. Patrick's Day party a hit! Part of Decorations > Banners |
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Irish Flag Centerpiece $3.95 Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day with Decorations! The Irish flag centerpiece is the perfect decoration for your St. Patrick's Day party. A fun and easy way to add some Irish style to your event. 15" tall. Green balloon weight base. Irish flag topper with orange, green and white star poseable strands. Show your Irish pride with St. Patrick's Day decorations. Cover every room in green with our St. Patrick's Day cutouts, banners and table decorations. We have the St. Patrick's Day supplies you need to make your St. Patrick's Day party a hit! Part of Decorations > Centerpieces |
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Warning Irish Flag Belly Ring $8.99 Warning Irish Flag Belly Ring Warning Irish belly ring designed with the flag of Ireland colors. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day or year round with this Irish belly ring. Specifications: 14 Gauge (1.6mm), 7/16" (11mm), Anodized Titanium, 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, 5mm Ball |
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Irish Flag distressed Irish Sweatshirt by CafePress $39.5 Irish Flag, proudly displaying the green, white, orange colors of the Irish flag with Irish in black letters in a distressed design. A great design for anyone from Ireland or to show their heritage. Irish Sweatshirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Warm up in our stylin' Hanes Heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester sweatshirt. Thick but not bulky, for maximum comfort and durability whether you're working out or hanging out. 10.1 oz. patented PrintPro174; fabric in a 90/10 cotton/polyester |
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Irish Flag distressed Irish Jr. Raglan by CafePress $28.5 Irish Flag, proudly displaying the green, white, orange colors of the Irish flag with Irish in black letters in a distressed design. A great design for anyone from Ireland or to show their heritage. Irish Jr. Raglan Our Jr. Raglan from American Apparel is body contoured and baby soft. Made of 100% superfine combed cotton baby rib, this raglan provides the perfect look for any season. 5.8 oz. 100% Ultra-fine combed ring spun 1x1 baby rib cotton. Size up |
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