Ah the flag of the Republic of Ireland, one of the newer additions to the tricolour club. Not to be confused with that of the Ivory Coast or even Italy. The history and symbolism of the Irish flag go back to the rebellious nature of its native Gaelic population, as well as the orange of the Dutch-loving Protestant populace who entered the country through the Ulster Plantation in the 16th and 17th Century.

Why the Northern Irish Love Orange:

Flags Playlist:
   • The History and Meaning Behind the Li...  

Irish Gaelic Monks on Iceland:
   • Irish/Gaelic Monks in Iceland, The Fa...  

A Guide to Dark Age Irish Politics:
   • A Guide to Dark Ages Irish Politics  

Languages of the British Isles:
   • Languages of the British Isles  

The United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland:
   • The United Kingdom, British Isles, Gr...  

A Guide to Dark Age British Politics:
   • A Guide to Dark Age British Politics  

About Early Medieval Ireland:
   • About Early Medieval Ireland and Cahe...  

The History of the Peaky Blinders:
   • The History of Peaky Blinders - Commu...  

Celtic History Playlist:
   • The History of Peaky Blinders - Commu...  

What is this Frisian Symbol?
   • What is this Symbol? - The History of...  

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