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   What does the Irish harp symbolize?

   • This symbolised Ireland’s place, but over the years different designs emerged. Since the 13th century, the harp had been considered the heraldic symbol of Ireland. It was originally set on a dark blue background which, according to the National Library of Ireland, was intended to represent the sovereignty of Ireland in early Irish mythology.

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   Why is the Irish flag a green harp?

   • In the mid-17th century a green flag with a golden harp, attributed to the province of Leinster, came to be recognized as the flag of Ireland even though the island was under English rule. This was one of the flags flown during the 1916 Easter Rising, which led to the establishment six years later of the Irish Free State.

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   What type of harp is used in Irish flags?

   • This style of harp was then also used in Irish flags. The harp on the modern coat of arms of Ireland is modelled on the "Brian Boru" harp in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, as it appeared after an 1840s restoration.

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   When did Ireland start using a harp?

   • That flag had been used since the early 17th-century, and even after the tricolor flag was considered the official one, the harp remained one of Ireland’s symbols. However, the first official flag of Ireland, before independence, was the flag of the United Kingdom as we know today, the so-called Union flag.

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   The national flag of Ireland (Irish: bratach na hÉireann), frequently referred to in Ireland as 'the tricolour' (an trídhathach) and elsewhere as the Irish tricolour is a vertical tricolour of green (at the hoist), white and orange.

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   Since the 13th century, the harp had been considered the heraldic symbol of Ireland. It was originally set on a dark blue background which, according to the National Library of Ireland, was intended to represent the sovereignty of Ireland in early Irish mythology.

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   The gold harp represents both Ireland and Leinster, while the three burning castles are the lesser coat of arms of the city. Green and blue are the two national colours of Ireland. 1890–present. Flag of Belfast is a heraldic banner that is based on the shield of the coat of arms of the city.

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   The Military Colours of the 2nd Brigade ...	The Military Colours of the 2nd Brigade ...
   Air Defence Regiment Flag	Composed of an orange flag with a purple ...
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   Blue harp flag. The lower left quadrant of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom has featured a harp on a blue field, representing Ireland since 1603. The current version, designed in 1953, uses a winged-maiden harp and consists of a golden cláirseach with silver strings on a blue background.

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   Jan 25, 2023 · Ireland's national symbol is the harp, which has a rich history and cultural significance in the country. The harp has been associated with Ireland for centuries and is prominently featured on...

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   May 13, 2022 · The Irish harp is one of the most important symbols of the Celtic culture. Stamped on the Irish passport, government logos, currency (euro), Leinster flag, and even on the Guinness and Ryanair logos, the harp is a national symbol of Ireland. No one knows for sure when this symbol emerged.

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    In the mid-17th century a green flag with a golden harp, attributed to the province of Leinster, came to be recognized as the flag of Ireland even though the island was under English rule. This was one of the flags flown during the 1916 Easter Rising, which led to the establishment six years later of the Irish Free State.