February 25 2021 Suggested reading brought to you by Elmer's Flag and Banner: bratach na hEireann The Flag of Ireland The flag of Ireland is a distinct tricolor flag of green, white, and orange that was originally presented as a gift from a group of French women who were sympathetic to the Irish and wanted to offer a gift embodying unity. The green represents Roman Catholics, orange signifies Protestants, and the white center is the hope for lasting peace for all Irish. In 1916, the tricolor was hoisted above Dublin's general post office after the Easter Rising and has been the official flag ever since.