Munster (An Mhumhain in Irish Gaelic) is an Irish province in the southwest of Ireland, with a population of over one million. Encompassing no less than 6 Irish counties, the region is particularly dynamic, popular for its wealth of tourist attractions, friendly towns, wilderness spots and scenic beauty…
In the time of the clan chiefs and the first Irish kings, Munster was divided into 6 regions, thus named:
In those days, there were many power struggles between clan chiefs for neighboring territories. In the course of these conflicts, each of these 6 regions was eventually absorbed by 3 kingdoms:
From then on, the region will be represented by 3 crowns on a flag, symbolizing these 3 kingdoms. Over the centuries, the 3 regions were eventually dissolved, following the creation of an official county system in Ireland. However, the flag is still the same as it was in the past.
Over the centuries, Munster has endured many historic events, including the Viking Invasions (8th century), the Norman Invasions (12th century) and the Great Famine (1845-1848).
During the Irish Civil War (1922/1924), the region decided to secede from the Irish Free State to form an official Republic of Munster, in protest against the signing of the Treaty of London (December 21, 1921). The event lasted just 30 days, and was subsequently defeated by Free State forces.
Munster has 6 counties, including :
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