i need to know 2 colours or symbols that are used to represent/distinguish protestants and catholics in Ireland??? Please give 2 symbols or colours for EACH and as much detail as possible!!!!!!! Thanks : )
2007-02-17 12:09:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The flag of the Republic of Ireland, the Irish Tricolour is regularly flown by Republicans and Nationalists to show their support for a United Ireland. The colours represent Irish Catholics (green), Protestants (orange) and the desire for peace (white) and was originally designed by Irish Nationalists in the 19th century to represent a united independent island. In its original 19th century form, the orange band was at the mast-side of the flag. In the early 20th century when the flag was re-adopted by Irish nationalists it was altered to have the green band closest to the mast.
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2007-02-17 12:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orange stands for the protestants, led long ago by descendants of William of Orange.
Green stands for the Republic, the Catholics- green is th ecolor of united Ireland. The harp also stands for the Republic; long ago the Irish flag was green with a gold harp, but they changed it to green, white and orange. The white bar in the center stands for peace between Catholic and Prrotestant Irishmen.
Other symbols for the Protestants are the big Lambeg drums they beat on July 12, and the bowler hats they wear.
2007-02-17 12:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green for catholics
White for peace between the two
Orange for prodestants
Thats the Irish flag.
Are you looking for Nationalists "vs" Loyalists or Catholics and Prodestants as i'm not too sure of symbols that would be used to distinguish the two.
Loyalists use the Union Jack and the Nationalists would use the tri-colour.
Hope that's of some help
2007-02-17 12:16:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter? The Republic of Ireland is predominantly Catholic with a Protestant minority. There is also a small Jewish community and a growing Muslim community. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and is pretty much half and half. The Protestants are mainly Presbyterians or Church of Ireland (similar to Anglican). As with the Republic of Ireland there is also a minority of non-Christian religions. Both countries have a growing number of people who declare they have no religion...
2016-05-23 23:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Irish Flag
orange — standing for Irish Protestants
green — signifying Irish Catholics and the republican cause
white — representing the hope for peace between them
The link explains why the colors were used.
2007-02-17 12:20:09 · answer #5 · answered by nowment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Orange and the Green. William and Patrick.
Orange is the color of the Protestants, who take it from King William of Orange; Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and green is the color of the Catholics.
2007-02-17 12:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by KCBA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a bit like you are trying to get us to do your homework for you, hun.
2007-02-17 12:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by somebody 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Green and orange
Cheers!
2007-02-17 12:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by iamwhoiam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋