It has no place in a united Ireland. Anyone who wants a united Ireland is well advised to hasten slowly. But when it comes to the Irish Tricolour, my own view is clear – the flag of a united Ireland should remain the Tricolour. The green, white and orange flag was not created as the emblem of one tradition over another. A united Ireland worthy of the name will honour that promise.

Source: The Irish Times March 17, 2026 07:35 UTC