Flag of Ireland
Three vertical bands of green, white and orange.
- Colours
- green
- white
- orange
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1937
What the flag of Ireland means
Green stands for the Gaelic and Catholic tradition and orange for the Protestant supporters of William of Orange. White between them stands for lasting peace between the two. It was first presented in 1848 by Thomas Francis Meagher.
Where is Ireland?
Ireland is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, France and Luxembourg. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
Test yourself
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Ireland adopted?
The current flag of Ireland was adopted in 1937.
What colours are on the flag of Ireland?
The main colours of the flag of Ireland are green, white and orange.
Which flags look like the flag of Ireland?
The flag of Ireland is often confused with the flags of Côte d’Ivoire.