Ireland Flag - National Symbol of the Republic of Ireland #1371193 (License: Personal Use)

The Irish flag, or tricolor, consists of three equal vertical stripes: green (representing Gaelic tradition and Irish Catholics), white (symbolizing peace and unity), and orange (honoring William of Orange and Irish Protestants). First flown publicly in 1848, it became the official national flag upon independence in 1922. Its design embodies the aspiration for lasting harmony among all communities on the island.

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