What You Need To Know About National Symbols of Ireland

What You Need To Know About National Symbols of Ireland

Article by Mairead Foley

A national symbol is a symbol of a nation or country that creates visual, verbal and iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, identity and history. There are many national symbols like the National Flag with the national colours of a country, National Coat of Arms, National Stamp or Seal, National Anthem and much more.

Irish Flag

Ireland’s national flag know as the tricolour (three colours) and has three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange. The green symbolises Nationalism, the white symbolises Peace and the orange symbolises Unionism, therefore the national flag of Ireland represents peace between Nationalists and Unionists.

President Flag

The national flag of the President of Ireland is a blue flag with a silver stringed gold harp. The blue background represents Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. Although St. Patrick is often depicted in green garments, before the 20th century the saint was more often shown wearing blue garments. This flag represent “the Ancient Colours of Ireland”.

National Anthem of Ireland

The National Anthem of Ireland is called Amhr