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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Louise McSharry: Why reclaiming the Tricolour would help us strip it of its power as a racist dog whistle

Recent displays of the Tricolour feel territorial and aggressive, contrasting with Gen Z's joyful, inclusive embrace of broader Irish symbolism.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

The Indo Daily: Pride or prejudice? How our national flag became a political landmine

Lately, the sight of our national flag has become a common feature at anti-immigration protests and gatherings around the country, and, more recently, the Tricolor has started to appear on lampposts and poles across Dublin city centre. Some have suggested the Tricolour is being weaponised by far-right agitators as a symbol of intimidation, and that its proliferation in public spaces is leaving certain communities feel unwelcome.
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