Flag of Ireland: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Europe
- Capital
- Dublin
- Adopted
- 6 Dec 1922
- Layout
- vertical
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Green for Catholic tradition, orange for the Protestant William of Orange, white for peace between them.
Sometimes confused with Côte d'Ivoire, which is the same colours reversed.
Region & capital
Ireland sits in Europe — Northern Europe. Its capital is Dublin.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Ireland?
- Ireland's flag uses green, white, orange. Green for Catholic tradition, orange for the Protestant William of Orange, white for peace between them.
- When was the flag of Ireland adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 6 December 1922.
- What is the capital of Ireland?
- The capital is Dublin.
- Which flags look similar to Ireland's?
- Commonly confused with CI, IT, IN, MX. See the similar-flags rail below.
