The Irish flag
Episodes in the evolution of the Irish tricolour
Trace its emergence on our interactive TIMELINE or explore its evolution through STORIES
Trace its emergence on our interactive TIMELINE or explore its evolution through STORIES
ABOUT
Stokes Tapestry
The Stokes Tapestry is the first visual representation of the Irish Tricolour flag. But what is so special about this tapestry and who was Stephen Stokes?
Tricolour 1916 - 1922
A single Tricolour flew over the Henry street corner of the GPO on Easter Monday, 1916, while a green flag with the words ‘Irish Republic’ flew at the Princes Street corner.
Art and Culture
The Tricolour flag has been celebrated as a national symbol in poetry, literature, film, sport and art. Read more about the flag in arts and culture