Flag of Ireland
Flag NameFlag of Ireland
Country NameIreland
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2IE
Date Adopted1919-01-21
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary Colorsgreen, white, orange
Symbolism DescriptionThe green stripe symbolizes the native Gaelic and Anglo-Norman traditions of Ireland, historically associated with Catholicism and Irish nationalism. The orange stripe represents the Protestant community in Ireland, particularly those who were supporters of William of Orange. The central white stripe signifies a lasting peace and union between these two traditions on the island of Ireland.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerThomas Francis Meagher
Related FlagsFlag of Côte d'Ivoire
Legal DescriptionArticle 7 of the Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na hÉireann)
Description
The national flag of Ireland is a vertical tricolour of green, white, and orange. The green hoist represents the Gaelic and Anglo-Norman traditions of Ireland, the orange fly represents the Protestant minority, and the white central stripe signifies peace between them.
