Cross-border Flag For Ireland
There is no cross-border flag universally accepted as representing both jurisdictions in Ireland. This can be a problem in contexts where a body organised on an all-island basis needs to be represented by a flag in an international context. The island is politically divided into the Republic of Ireland (a sovereign state) and Northern Ireland (a constituent country of the United Kingdom), but all-island organisations are common. Examples include the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland and the Church of Ireland, the Gaelic Athletic Association, and the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Read more about Cross-border Flag For Ireland: Saint Patrick's Saltire, Irish Tricolour, Four Provinces Flag, Erne Flag, Harp Flags, Sporting Flags, See Also, References
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