Flag of Ireland

History of the Irish Flag

Ireland has a different history than many other countries. The country has gone through many difficult periods in order to achieve its independence. The flag of the country was first adopted by the Irish government on December 29, 1937. With the adoption of the flag, the country’s administration also took steps to ensure unity and solidarity in the political context. Since the Republic of Ireland ended its participation in the British Commonwealth on April 18, 1949, there was no need to make any changes to the flag. The country used its first flag under the Lordship of Ireland, which was under the rule of the Kingdom of England between 1177 and 1542. In 1542, the flag gained status as the official flag of the Republic of Ireland. In 1801, the flag was replaced by the flag of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The modern green, orange and white flag was first used by the Easter Rising rebel groups in 1916. In later periods, between 1919 and 1921, it gained official status when the Republic of Ireland gained its official independence. 

Flag of Ireland Meaning

The Green shade on the flag represents Roman Catholics. Orange represents the minority Protestants living in the country. The white color option represents lasting peace between Roman Catholics and minority Protestants living throughout the country. The white symbol in the middle of the flag represents lasting peace.

Irish Flag Dimensions

We measure the official flag of the country over 50×75 centimeters as standard. In this context, you can contact our expert team to measure the Irish flag. Along with this measurement, we can also prepare your flag over 100×150 and 150×225 centimeters in line with your preference.

Irish Flag Usage Areas

The flag of the country has a wide range of uses. Because the flag of Ireland has gained official status since the date in question, as with other official country flags. Accordingly, when you visit the country today, you can see that the flag is used in many areas. Ireland is among the countries where various traditions and customs are dominant. In this context, various celebrations can be held in the country at certain times of the year. The flag of the country is used extensively during these events. Apart from this, it is possible to come across the country’s flag in official openings and ceremonies, military parades and ceremonies, official speeches and meetings, military areas, and huge squares. The official flag of Ireland is also used in many huge shopping centers, education and health centers, residences and hotels in the country.