What does a black flag mean in Northern Ireland?

hunger strikers
The flags were erected to mourn the death of the hunger strikers in the Maze prison and in memory of others who had died in the Northern Troubles.

Is the Ulster flag sectarian?

The chairman of an English football club has branded the Ulster Banner flag “sectarian” after an opposition fan brought the flag to the club’s ground. A supporter of Herne Bay brought the Ulster Banner to Haringey Borough FC’s Coles Park Stadium for a FA Cup qualifying game on Saturday.

What flag does the IRA use?

The Starry Plough banner (Irish: An Camchéachta – the bent plough) is a flag which was originally used by the Irish Citizen Army, a socialist Irish republican movement, and subsequently adopted by other Irish political organizations.

What color is the flag of Northern Ireland?

Flag of Ireland

Name	Bratach na hÉireann ‘the Tricolour’
Use	National flag and ensign
Proportion	1:2
Adopted	1916 (constitutional status; 1937)
Design	A vertical tricolour of green, white and orange

Is Cork part of Northern Ireland?

Cork, Irish Corcaigh, county in the province of Munster, southwestern Ireland. The largest county in Ireland, Cork is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean (south) and by Counties Waterford and Tipperary (east), Limerick (north), and Kerry (west).

What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland: Shamrock Not to be confused with the lucky charms of the four-leaf clover, the three-leaf shamrock is a registered trademark of the Republic of Ireland, and is also unofficially regarded as the national symbol of Northern Ireland.

What is the official flag of Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. As such, it has no official flag of its own. It is represented by the Union Jack , the flag of the United Kingdom.

What does the Northern Ireland’s flag stand for?

The Saint Patrick’s Saltire represents Northern Ireland indirectly as Ireland in the Union Flag. It is sometimes flown during Saint Patrick’s Day parades in Northern Ireland, and is used to represent Northern Ireland during some royal events. In recent years, there have been calls for a new, neutral flag for Northern Ireland.

Does Northern Ireland have a flag?

Since then, it has had no official status. However, it is still used as the flag of Northern Ireland by loyalists and unionists, and to represent Northern Ireland internationally in some sporting competitions. The Saint Patrick’s Saltire represents Northern Ireland indirectly as Ireland in the Union Flag.