The Union flag, the national symbol of the United Kingdom, is also the official flag of Northern Ireland. The union flag . It can be seen flying from lamp posts in majority PUL communities.

Flag protests took place across Northern Ireland, including this one at city hall At the end of 2012 and throughout 2013, loyalist protests took place across Northern Ireland over the decision to ...

A stranger coming to Northern Ireland, especially during the marching season, would believe that this is a province obsessed with flags and anthems which are used as potent symbols of identity.

The number of paramilitary flags on main roads in Northern Ireland has halved, but thousands of flags are still used to mark out loyalist and republican di... Saturday, 10 May 2025.

Under a gray, overcast sky, more than 1,000 protesters gathered Saturday in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast carrying large Union flags, some wrapped around their shoulders. The silent protest ...

It’s time for, not a ‘Northern Ireland’ flag, but a northern, civic flag. Not a flag of a history, ideology, or political goal, but of a place – without neat borders – and the diverse people who call ...

Northern Ireland athletes could be competing under a more 'inclusive' flag after a proposal to change the Ulster Banner is being debated. By Lotti OBrien 21:54, Wed, Nov 27, 2024 | UPDATED: 21:57 ...

Northern Ireland has achieved its highest ever number of blue flag awards for its beaches and marinas. Twenty-three beaches have been given blue flag status, which recognises good standards in ...

BELFAST, Northern Ireland Crowds of militant Protestants have attacked police and blocked roads across Belfast as protests over Belfast City Council's decision to lower the British flag reached ...