<P> The proportions of the flag are 1 : 2 ( that is to say , flown horizontally , the flag is half as high as it is wide ) . The Irish government has described the symbolism behind each colour as being that `` green represents the older Gaelic tradition while the orange represents the supporters of William of Orange . The white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between the ' Orange ' and the ' Green ' . '' </P>
<P> The proportions of the flag are 1 : 2 ( that is to say , flown horizontally , the flag is half as high as it is wide ) . The Irish government has described the symbolism behind each colour as being that `` green represents the older Gaelic tradition while the orange represents the supporters of William of Orange . The white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between the ' Orange ' and the ' Green ' . '' </P>
what does the orange on the irish flag mean
what does the orange on the irish flag mean
the supporters of William of Orange
the supporters of William of Orange