Flag of Northern Ireland

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There is no official flag for Northern Ireland except for the Union Flag of the United Kingdom as a whole. No de jure local flag represents Northern Ireland specifically. The Ulster Banner was used by the Northern Irish government from 1953 until the government and parliament were abolished in 1973. Since then, it has had no official status. However, it is still used as the flag of Northern Ireland by both loyalists and unionists and to represent Northern Ireland internationally in some sporting competitions, like the Commonwealth Games. The Saint Patrick's Saltire represents Northern Ireland indirectly as Ireland in the Union Flag. It is sometimes flown during Saint Patrick's Day parades in Northern Ireland and is used to represent Northern Ireland during some royal events. The flying of various flags in Northern Ireland is a significant sectarian issue, with different communities identifying with different flags. Since at least as early as 2013, there have been calls for a new, neutral...

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