Mick Clifford: We must take our Tricolour back from those who sow hate and intolerance

Flown with pride, the Irish flag could be the perfect symbol for a United Ireland — but it has been misappropriated to stand for hate and exclusion. It's time to take it back, writes Mick Clifford
Mick Clifford: We must take our Tricolour back from those who sow hate and intolerance

Since it was first raised in Waterford in 1848, the Irish Tricolour has frequently been  misappropriated to stand for division. But, from State occasions to sporting celebrations, it will always be waved in a spirit of pride and peace. Stock picture: Nick Bradshaw

The poor Tricolour. When will it ever make its way home to the people of Ireland?

Last Saturday in Cork, there was a rally organised by far-right activists or, as they might style themselves, nationalists. Their agenda, to the extent that they have one, is focused on making Ireland poor again.

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