The turbulent history of the union jack

For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the ...
Laois Nationalist

Some flying the tricolour 'dishonour our national flag', says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has used a speech to criticise the use of the Irish flag to suggest there is ‘a fixed national identity’.
Irish Central

Irish flag and Irish anthem should be part of United Ireland discussions, Gerry Adams says

Gerry Adams, the former President of Sinn Féin, says changes to key political symbols such as the Irish flag and the national anthem should be part of the agenda for any future discussions to reach an ...
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Opinion: The Irish flag carries so much baggage - a united Ireland should have a new one

FOR MANY PEOPLE, their nation’s flag is a symbol of pride. It represents their country’s traditions, heritage and values. But this patriotism can sometimes manifest into a distorted form of ...
Chicago Tribune

St. Patrick’s Day parade, Irish flag-raising planned in Aurora

Aurora will hold the Daniel D. Dolan St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Flag-Raising Ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday in the city’s downtown. The parade, now in its second year, will step off at 11 a.m. at ...
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Some flying Irish tricolour dishonour our national flag, Taoiseach says

The Taoiseach has said people who use the tricolour to suggest they “alone represent Irishness”, “dishonour our national flag ...