Proud to be Irish: understanding Irish pride
It's everywhere in Ireland. The phrase "Proud to be Irish", stretching across tourist keyrings, T-shirts and caps, on St. Patrick's Day in…
Cultural identity in Ireland : the must-haves
The Irish flag
Three vertical bands, three colours and one immense ambition: to unite the different traditions of the island of Ireland under a single…
Flag: Saint Patrick’s cross
The St. Patrick’s flag, also known as the St. Patrick’s Cross or Saint Patrick’s Saltire, is a symbol closely associated with Northern…
The flag in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a fascinating part of the United Kingdom, often the subject of heated debate, not least because of its complex…
The Black Irish
In the vast world of Irish emigrants, one expression comes up regularly: that of the “Black Irish”. This term, although never used…
The Ulster flag
Each Irish province has its own flag! And Ulster on the island of Ireland is no exception! Although unofficial, it would represent…
