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The ''' while the orange represents the Supporters of William Of Orange . The white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between the two cultures. First introduced by . Retrieved on 14 June 2007 . Historically the island has been represented by a number of other flags, including Saint Patrick's Cross , and the Flag Of The Four Provinces Of Ireland . The flag's colours are the vertical opposite of the shorter Flag Of Côte D'Ivoire . DESIGN AND SYMBOLISM In relation to the national flag of Ireland, the Constitution Of Ireland simply states in Article 7: As there are no further statutory requirements in relation to the flag, the — green, white and orange — should be of equal size, and vertically disposed. The precise colors of the flag as set by the Department of the Taoiseach are: From these Pantone colors Wikipedia has extrapolated the RGB, Hex and CMYK as: The flag should normally be displayed on a Flagstaff , with the green pale positioned next to the flagstaff, at the Hoist ; the white pale positioned in the centre; and the orange pale positioned at the Fly , farthest from the flagstaff. Provided that the correct proportions are observed, the flag may be made to any convenient size. The National Flag: Design , Department of the Taoiseach. ISBN 0-7-76-9101-X. The green pale in the flag symbolises the older majority , 2004. Often, different shades of and Paddy Moloney . Using "gold" in place of "orange" may variously be interpreted as simple Poetic License , a throwback to the Green And Gold Flag Of Nineteenth Century Nationalism , an identification with the Papal colors of White And Gold , or a desire to downplay the symbolism of "green" Ireland being in harmony with Orangeism .See, for example, the lyrics and commentary on the following Irish Rebel Song s: ''Green White and Gold'' ; ''The Dying Rebel'' . HISTORY A green flag featuring a 2007 . It was subsequently widely adopted by the Irish Volunteers and especially the United Irishmen . A rival organisation, the Orange Order , whose main strength was in the Ulster , and which was exclusively Protestant , was founded in 1795 in memory of King William Of Orange and the " Glorious Revolution " of 1688. Following the Irish Rebellion Of 1798 , which pitted the "green" tradition of the Republican United Irishmen against the Orange tradition of Anglican Protestant Ascendancy loyal to the British Crown , the ideal of a later Nationalist generation in the mid-nineteenth century was to make peace between the two traditions and, if possible, to found a self-governing Ireland on such peace and union. The oldest known reference to the use of the three colours of green, white and orange as a nationalist emblem dates from September 1830 when tricolour 2007 . It was inspired by the tricolours of France and Newfoundland ; Meagher's father was born in Newfoundland . Speeches made at that time by Meagher suggest that it was regarded as an innovation and not as the revival of an older flag. From March of that year Irish tricolours appeared side-by-side with French ones at meetings held all over the country. John Mitchel , referring to the tricolour of green, white and orange that Meagher had presented from Paris at a later meeting in Dublin on 15 April 1848 , said: "I hope to see that flag one day waving, as our national banner". Although the tricolour was not forgotten as a symbol of the ideal of union and a banner associated with the Young Irelanders and revolution, it was rarely used between 1848 and 1916. Even up to the eve of the Easter Rising of 1916, the green flag featuring a harp held undisputed sway. Neither the colours nor the arrangement of the early tricolours were standardised. All of the 1848 tricolours showed green, white and orange, but orange was sometimes put next to the staff, and in at least one flag the order was orange, green and white. In 1850 a flag of green for the Roman Catholics , orange for the Protestants of the Established Church and blue for the Presbyterians was proposed. In 1883, a Parnellite tricolour of yellow, white and green, arranged horizontally, was recorded. Down to modern times, yellow has occasionally been used instead of orange, but by this substitution the fundamental symbolism is destroyed. Associated with Separatism in the past, flown during the Easter Rising of 1916 and capturing the national imagination as the banner of the new revolutionary Ireland,Contrary to popular belief, the tricolour was not the actual flag of the Easter Rising , although it had been flown from the General Post Office ; that flag was a green flag featuring in gold a harp and the words "Irish Republic". the tricolour came to be acclaimed throughout the country as somewhat of a national flag. To many Irish people, though, it was considered to be a " Sinn Fein flag". Hayes-McCoy, Gerard Anthony (1979). ''A History of Irish flags from Earliest Times''. Academy Press, Dublin. ISBN 9780906187012. It was used by the government in the Irish Free State, but not necessarily with the intention that it should become the national flag: It continued to be used during the period between 1922 and 1937. However, the 1922 Free State Constitution did not provide for national symbols and its use was almost entirely confined to the territory of the Irish Free State . In 1937, its position as the national flag was formally confirmed by the new Constitution Of Ireland . Use in Northern Ireland See Also: Northern Ireland flags issue Mural in Derry , Northern Ireland featuring a tricolour and other symbols associated with Ireland or Irish nationalism, including a Harp , a Shamrock , a Celtic F.C. crest, the crest of Derry City F.C. and a Derry GAA flag.]] The purported symbolism of the flag (peace and unity between 2007 . Retrieved on 14 June 2007 . In 1964, the enforcement of this law by the Royal Ulster Constabulary at the behest of Ian Paisley , involving the removal of a single tricolour from the offices of Sinn Féin in Belfast , led to two days of Rioting . The tricolour was immediately replaced, highlighting the difficulty of enforcing the law.Boyd, Andrew (1969). ''Holy War in Belfast'' — "1964: The Tricolour Riots" . Anvil Press. ISBN 0900068108. Despite its original symbolism, in Northern Ireland the tricolour, along with most other markers of either British or Irish identity, has come to be a symbol of division. The ''. Retrieved on 14 June 2007 . Under the 1998 Belfast Agreement , it was recognised that flags continue to be a source of disagreement in Northern Ireland. The Agreement stated that: Nationalists have pointed to this to argue that the use of the Union Flag for official purposes should be restricted, or that the tricolour should be flown alongside the British flag on government buildings. Alex Maskey Motion 39 - flags and emblems , ''SinnFein.ie'', 2002 . Retrieved on 14 June 2007 . The fate of the Irish tricolour, designed to represent a compromise between two warring sides but ending up as representing one of them, parallels what happened to the French Tricolour , which it emulated — which, in the early stages of the French Revolution , was designed as a compromise between French Republicans and French Royalists (the Red and Blue representing the former, and the White ; the latter) but ended up as the quintessential Republican flag from which later republics drew their inspiration. PROTOCOL The Department Of The Taoiseach has issued guidelines in order to assist persons in giving due respect to the national flag. Observance of the guidelines is a matter for each individual as there are no statutory requirements. It is expected, however, that the national flag will be treated at all times with appropriate respect by those who use it. The Department has general responsibility in relation to the national flag and this is primarily concerned with the protocol for the flying of the flag. The Department’s role, therefore, is an advisory one. With respect to the display, placing and precedence of the national flag by both itself and in relation to other flags, the Department has made made a number of suggestions. No flag or pennant should be flown above the national flag. When the flag is carried with another flag, or flags, it should be carried in the place of honour — that is on the marching right, or on the left of an observer towards whom the flags are approaching. Where one of these flags is that of the European Union , the European Union flag should be carried on the immediate left of the national flag, or, as seen by an observer when the flags are approaching, on the immediate right of the national flag. In the event of a display of crossed staffs, the national flag should be to the right and to the fore — that is to the left of the observer who is facing the flag. Its staff should be in front of the other flag or flags. The National Flag: Display, placing and precedence , Department of the Taoiseach. ISBN 0-7-76-9101-X. When the group of flags of the European Union are flown, the sequence is alphabetical, based on the first letter of the country’s name. The flags should be flown from left to right with the European Union flag flown from the first Flagstaff before the group. An alternative order of flags is to begin on the left with the national flag and place the European Union flag on the far right of the group, as seen by an observer. With regard to international flags; where either an even or an odd number of flags are flown in line on staffs of equal height, the national flag should be first on the right of the line — that is on the observer’s left as he or she faces the flags. Where one of these flags is that of the European Union, the European Union flag should be flown on the immediate left of the national flag, or as seen by an observer, on the immediate right of the national flag. Where, however, an odd number of flags are displayed from staffs grouped so that there is one staff in the centre and higher than the others, the national flag should be displayed from the staff so placed. Where one of these flags is that of the European Union, the European Union flag should be flown from the first flagstaff on the right, or as seen by an observer, on the first flagstaff on the left. Only one national flag should be displayed in each group of flags or at each location. In all cases, the national flag should be in the place of honour. When the national flag is displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall or other background, the green should be on the right (an observer’s left) in the horizontal position or uppermost in the vertical position. When displayed on a platform, the national flag should be above and behind the speaker’s desk. While being carried, the flag should not be dipped by way of salute or compliment except to the dead during memorial ceremonies. In raising or lowering, the national flag should not be allowed to touch the ground. When being hoisted to is played in the presence of the national flag, all present should face the national flag, stand to attention and salute it, remaining at the salute until the last note of the music. When the national flag has become worn or frayed it is no longer fit for display, and should not be used in any manner implying disrespect. The National Flag: Worn-out Flag , Department of the Taoiseach. ISBN 0-7-76-9101-X. The national flag, when used as a decoration, should always be treated with due respect. It may be used as a discreet lapel button or Rosette or as part of a centerpiece for a table. When used in the latter context with the flags of other nations, the national flag should also be displayed in the place of honour on a nearby flag staff. Where multiple national flags are flown on festive occasions these should be of uniform dimensions. Bunting of the national colours may also be used on festive occasions. The National Flag: Respect for the National Flag , Department of the Taoiseach. ISBN 0-7-76-9101-X. The national flag should be displayed in the open only between (including former Presidents), Soldiers and '' Garda Síochána '' personnel killed in the line of duty, and other notables accorded State Funerals , such as Roger Casement in 1965, or Kevin Barry in 2001. Care should be taken at all times to ensure that the national flag does not touch the ground, trail in water or become entangled in trees or other obstacles. The National Flag: Practices to avoid , Department of the Taoiseach. ISBN 0-7-76-9101-X. It is the normal practice to fly the national flag daily at all military posts and from a limited number of important State buildings. The , '' Áras An Uachtaráin ''; Leinster House , the seat of the Irish Parliament , when parliament is in session; Irish Courts and state buildings; Irish Military installations, at home and abroad; and '' Garda Síochána '' ( Police ) stations. The national flag is also flown on St. Patrick’s Day (the National Holiday , Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (in commemoration of the Easter Rising of 1916), and the National Day Of Commemoration on the Sunday closest to 11 July — the date of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. On these occasions the national flag is flown from all State buildings throughout the country which are equipped with flagpoles, and many private individuals and concerns also fly it. The national flag is flown on the occasion of other significant national and local events such as festivals and commemorations. The national flag is frequently flown at half-mast on the death of a national or international figure on all prominent government buildings equipped with a flag pole. The death of a prominent local figure may be marked locally by the national flag being flown at half-mast. Where the national flag is flown at half-mast no other flag should be half-masted. The National Flag: Occasions on which the National Flag is flown , Department of the Taoiseach. ISBN 0-7-76-9101-X. OTHER FLAGS REPRESENTING IRELAND There are a number of other flags that represent 2007 . Another flag which is used to represent the whole island is the 2007 . The "green flag" was a common flag used to represent Ireland during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It consisted of a Gold Harp on a Green background. It is identical to the contemporary flag of Leinster . In the nineteenth century, a flag commonly appearing in print, if not on cloth, was a green flag with the Union Flag in the Canton and a harp in the Fly . Its legitimacy was so popularly believed that the Ulster King Of Arms had to issue a direction that it was not and that the green was not Ireland's heraldic livery colour. SEE ALSO FOOTNOTES |
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