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    Flag of Ireland

    Flag of Ireland
    A vertical tricolour of green, white, and orange.
    Country
    Ireland
    Capital
    Dublin
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1919
    Colours
    Green, White, Orange

    What does the flag of Ireland mean?

    The green represents the Gaelic tradition of Ireland, the orange represents the followers of William of Orange, and the white in the centre signifies peace between the two.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Green

      The Gaelic tradition

    • White

      Peace

    • Orange

      The followers of William of Orange

    History

    The flag was first flown in 1848. It was adopted as the national flag in 1919.

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