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# tricolour

Last year
2022
McDonald says concessions around tricolour and anthem 'will be discussed' in united Ireland
Mary Lou McDonald said concessions to Unionists will be up for discussion in reaction to a recent opinion poll.
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Dec 5th 2022, 4:23 PM
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Quiz: How much do you know about Ireland's flag?
What have you learned about the tricolour?
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Mar 7th 2018, 7:30 PM
First ever permanent exhibition on the Irish flag to open at GPO
The new exhibition opens later this month.
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Feb 3rd 2018, 11:00 AM
Illuminated and flown 24/7: Government Buildings' new plan for the tricolour
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said last year’s 1916 commemorations brought about a newfound respect for the tricolour.
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Apr 15th 2017, 7:15 AM
Hunt for family of 1916 hero who created iconic tricolour
Thomas Meldon was one of three men who created the tricolour which flew at Jacob’s factory during the Easter Rising.
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Dec 6th 2016, 6:10 AM
Watch: Did you spot these jets flying low over Dublin city centre?
These Italian fighter jets flew down the Liffey, releasing tricolour smoke.
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Jul 21st 2016, 6:26 PM
These Irish fans were having serious craic behind a TV reporter after the match
Bless him.
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Jun 13th 2016, 7:39 PM
These Irish fans were having serious craic behind a Hungarian TV reporter after the match
Bless him.
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Jun 13th 2016, 6:43 PM
This Dublin pub was caught rapid flying the Ivory Coast flag
Nooooo!
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Apr 5th 2016, 11:56 AM
This Irish emigrant's stunning skydiving photos from Sydney will make you feel very patriotic
<3
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Mar 16th 2016, 1:45 PM
Fan's tricolour depicts Jon Walters as another great Irish leader
The Stoke City man is dressed in full uniform as Michael Collins.
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Dec 11th 2015, 1:19 PM
Poll: Should we scrap the tricolour and come up with a new Irish flag?
They’re replacing their national flag down in New Zealand. Is it something we can learn from?
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Aug 11th 2015, 8:05 PM
PHOTOS: The world's most divisive and controversial flags
With the Confederate flag firestorm still burning in the US, here are some other pieces of cloth that have caused riots.
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Jun 28th 2015, 7:30 AM
Should flags have been flown at half-mast for King Abdullah?
A review of when the national flag will be half-masted is taking place.
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Feb 27th 2015, 11:00 AM
Did the Plaza Hotel mix up the Irish and Indian flags on St Patrick's Day?
There was a tricolour with a difference flying in front of the hotel…
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Mar 19th 2014, 8:55 AM
What is the protocol for handling an Irish flag?
It’s a symbol of who we are, but how should we handle it?
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Feb 8th 2014, 4:29 PM
David Meyler shows off his tricolour shinpads after scoring against Liverpool
The Cork native paid a nice tribute to his family after putting Hull ahead at the KC Stadium.
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Dec 1st 2013, 5:18 PM
12 of the best Irish flags on the Lions tour to Australia
Rugby fans from the Emerald Isle are doing the country proud Down Under.
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Jul 1st 2013, 9:00 PM
Column: The Irish Government must help end the flag protests
The issue in the North over flying the Union Jack requires quiet diplomacy, not grandstanding or lecturing. It’s in everyone’s interest that Dublin help broker a deal, writes Michael Anderson.
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Jan 16th 2013, 7:00 AM
'Nobody at 23 should be asked to make that decision' -- Harrington's sympathy for McIlroy's Olympic choice
‘There’s going to be no winner out of this one.’
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Jan 8th 2013, 6:22 PM
Cross-party calls for loyalists to reconsider Dáil protest
Around 150 loyalists plan to hold a protest outside Leinster House this Saturday sarcastically calling for the Irish flag to be taken down… even though it won’t be flying.
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Jan 7th 2013, 4:25 PM
London 2012: Katie Taylor to carry Irish flag at Olympic opening ceremony
The Bray boxer has been selected to lead Team Ireland in Friday’s showpiece.
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Jul 24th 2012, 4:20 PM
Open thread: who should carry the tricolour at the Olympic opening ceremony?
A decision on Ireland’s Olympic flag bearer is expected to be announced later this afternoon. Who should get the job?
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Jul 24th 2012, 12:22 PM
Governor of Montana to attend Waterford tricolour celebrations
The Governor of Montana is to travel to Waterford city for this year’s celebration of the unveiling of the Irish tricolour in 1848.
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Feb 19th 2012, 12:11 PM
'Fly the flag' Facebook campaign launched to boost community spirit
Campaign organiser Tom Pollard says he hopes flying the tricolour more will encourage Irish people amidst the economic doom and gloom.
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Feb 5th 2012, 8:15 AM
Zut alors! 7 reasons why you're as French as a string of onions
As France celebrates Bastille Day, TheJournal.ie reveals that we Irish are all French deep down. Here’s why.
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Jul 14th 2011, 12:35 PM
Union Jack flies across from Government buildings as the Queen touches down
The view from Leinster House shows the Union Jack flying next to the Tricolour to welcome Queen Elizabeth II.
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May 17th 2011, 11:56 AM
Adams asks UUP leader to withdraw SF 'scum' remark
Tom Elliott infuriated Sinn Féin volunteers by calling them ‘scum’ at an election count on Saturday afternoon.
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May 9th 2011, 4:11 PM
Tricolour causes rift at St Patrick's Day parade
Carrying of flags banned at parade for past 25 years, but local Sinn Fein councillor brought one with him yesterday.
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Mar 18th 2011, 8:22 AM