<P> Presented as a gift in 1848 to Thomas Francis Meagher from a small group of French women sympathetic to the Irish cause , it was intended to symbolise the inclusion and hoped - for union between Roman Catholics and Protestants , the significance of the colours outlined by Meagher was , `` The white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between Orange and Green and I trust that beneath its folds the hands of Irish Protestants and Irish Catholics may be clasped in generous and heroic brotherhood . '' </P>
<P> Presented as a gift in 1848 to Thomas Francis Meagher from a small group of French women sympathetic to the Irish cause , it was intended to symbolise the inclusion and hoped - for union between Roman Catholics and Protestants , the significance of the colours outlined by Meagher was , `` The white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between Orange and Green and I trust that beneath its folds the hands of Irish Protestants and Irish Catholics may be clasped in generous and heroic brotherhood . '' </P>
what does the white on the irish flag represent
what does the white on the irish flag represent
a lasting truce between Orange and Green
a lasting truce between Orange and Green