Ireland National Flag - Symbol of Irish Identity and Heritage #2192742 (License: Personal Use)

The Irish tricolor consists of three equal vertical bands-green (hoist side), white (center), and orange (fly side)-adopted in 1916 during the Easter Rising. Green symbolizes the Gaelic tradition and Irish Catholic majority, orange represents the Protestant minority loyal to William of Orange, and white signifies the aspiration for lasting peace between them. The flag was officially recognized as the national flag of the Irish Free State in 1922 and remains a powerful emblem of Irish unity and independence.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, cultural articles, and international event pages (e.g., St. Patrick’s Day, UEFA Euro, Olympics) where national identity is highlighted. It serves users seeking factual information about Ireland’s symbols, history, or civic representation.