Councillors claim flag was hidden for Belfast link-up

A MAJOR row erupted yesterday after suggestions that the Tricolour was deliberately hidden and a copy of the Proclamation of Independence removed from Cork’s City Hall for a twinning ceremony with Belfast City Council.

Councillors claim flag was hidden for Belfast link-up
Thu, 17 Feb, 2005 - 00:00
Eoin English

Cork city officials strongly rejected the suggestions.

Cork and Belfast city councils signed the Lagan to the Lee cultural link in Cork City Hall on January 8 during the Cork 2005 opening ceremony.

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