# Flegs

All time

# the good information project

Will debates about the Irish flag obscure the dialogue around a united Ireland?

Polling carried out by The Journal found it may be a red line issue.

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Apr 4th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Flegs

DUP blasts 'disgraceful' Ireland/Northern Ireland flag mix-up as BBC issues apology

The programme had been reporting on the differing quarantine advice that exists in different parts of the UK.

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Sep 4th 2020, 11:20 AM

# fun with flags

Kem from Love Island was absolutely blasted for announcing a Belfast club night with an Irish flag

Just don’t use flags when it comes to Ireland.

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Aug 9th 2017, 1:31 PM

# gold white and green

This Dublin pub was caught rapid flying the Ivory Coast flag

Nooooo!

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Apr 5th 2016, 11:56 AM

# Flegs

DUP and UUP fanned flames of violent flag riots but lost control

Research from Queen’s says the parties did more than anyone to heighten tensions.

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Dec 3rd 2014, 10:39 PM

# false flag op

There's a guy leading a group of tourists up Grafton Street with a Union Jack

Trolling level: Boss.

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Oct 7th 2014, 11:36 AM

# Flegs

PSNI called after Ryder Cup EU flag mistaken for 'terrorist' flag

The flag was put up in Rory McIlroy’s Co Down hometown to celebrate Europe’s win in the Ryder Cup.

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Sep 30th 2014, 9:03 AM

# Flegs

Did the Plaza Hotel mix up the Irish and Indian flags on St Patrick's Day?

There was a tricolour with a difference flying in front of the hotel…

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Mar 19th 2014, 8:55 AM

# Deadline Day

'Today is the last day in Belfast. Hope leaders seize it' - Haass urges progress as deadline looms

The final day of negotiations began at 10am this morning.

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Dec 30th 2013, 1:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.

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Mar 8th 2013, 8:39 AM

# Northern Ireland

PSNI encouraged by latest union flag protest in Belfast

Protestors today did not try to “parade unlawfully into the city centre” – a move welcomed by police authorities.

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Mar 2nd 2013, 3:46 PM

# Protests

Timeline: How the flags drama unfolded in Northern Ireland

It began with a vote and ended with burnt-out offices, dozens of injuries and arrests, and a sense that a fragile peace had been disrupted.

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Feb 9th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Northern Ireland

Nearly four-fifths of NI voters would choose to stay in UK

A poll commissioned by the BBC shows that when undecideds are excluded, the North would vote 79-21 to stay in the Union.

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Feb 6th 2013, 2:58 PM

# Flegs

Union flag pages under review as Facebook receives court order

A number of protest pages are currently unavailable in the UK as Facebook carries out its investigation.

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Jan 22nd 2013, 4:21 PM

# Flegs

Gilmore pledges to ‘repair damage done’ as a result of flag protests

The Tánaiste was in Belfast today to meet with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, along with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

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Jan 17th 2013, 7:40 PM

# Flegs

PHOTOS: 29 PSNI injured after latest night of violence in Northern Ireland

The Chief Constable of the PSNI, Matt Baggott, said that those under his control had been ‘courageous’ in their actions.

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Jan 13th 2013, 4:00 PM

# Violence

Adams: The vast majority of the Belfast protests are illegal

Gerry Adams said most of the protests are being organised by the BNP, the UVF and criminal elements, and need to end.

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Jan 13th 2013, 7:30 AM

# unrest

PHOTOS: Sixteen police officers hurt in Belfast clashes

Meanwhile Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said the violence is nothing to do with flags and is being orchestrated by “known criminals” intent on causing chaos.

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Jan 12th 2013, 4:46 PM