Official Palette
Symbolism
Green represents the Roman Catholic majority and the older Gaelic tradition. Orange represents the Protestant minority and the supporters of William of Orange. White in the center represents a lasting peace and truce between the two.
History
First flown in 1848 by Thomas Francis Meagher, who received it as a gift from French women sympathizing with the Irish cause. It became the national flag after the 1916 Easter Rising.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A vertical tricolor of green, white, and orange.
Color Meanings
green: Gaelic tradition and the Roman Catholic majority
orange: Protestant minority and followers of William of Orange
white: A lasting peace and truce between the two traditions
Country Facts
- Population
- 5.5M
0.6% of Europe
- Capital
- Dublin
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Continent
- Europe
- Subregion
- British Isles
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- IE
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- December 29, 1937
- Designer
- Thomas Francis Meagher
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Vertical bands
Influences
French Tricolor
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Flag Protocol
- The green band must always be closest to the hoist
- The flag must not be used as a drapery or for commercial purposes
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