Sir, – A flag for a united Ireland would need to give equal prominence to the two main traditions, as well as something to show peaceful coexistence.
Perhaps dividing the flag equally into thee sections, one green, one white, signifying peace, and one orange might do the trick. If only I could think of where I saw something like that before. – Yours, etc,
LIAM GAVIN,
Rush,
Co Dublin.
A chara, – There have been many excellent suggestions for a post-reunification flag. In itself, the St Patrick’s Cross does not have much to commend it. But perhaps we might consider it. Only, of course, if the British undertook to remove it from their banner. Then the whole world, at home and abroad, would be in no doubt of its significance. – Is mise,
JOHN McNEIL,
Rosslare, Co Wexford.
Sir, – As the majority of published letters seem to favour a harp as the central element of a new flag, will it not give rise to questions as to whether shadowy figures in Belfast, on both sides, are pulling the strings of government? – Yours, etc,
DAVID LOUGHLIN,
Dublin 6.
A chara, – A frequent suggestion for a new flag is a gold harp on green, or blue. How about the addition, of which there are historical examples, of a gold crown over the harp? Placed above the shoulder of the harp it would correspond to the unionist northeast of the country. – Is mise,
ÉILÍS NÍ ANLUAIN,
Bré,
Co Chill Mhantáin.
Sir, – Perhaps we’ve reached a point where we should stop investing meaning in arbitrary symbols and coloured pieces of cotton based on the sheer happenstance of birth? – Yours, etc,
TOM NEVILLE,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin.