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[[File:Sunburst Flag (FOTW).svg|thumb|335x335px|Modern variation of the sunburst flag.]] |
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| ⚫ | | caption1 = Traditional variation of the sunburst flag<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7hPxDQAAQBAJ&q=%22sunburst+flag%22&pg=PA223|title=Newspapers and Newsmakers: The Dublin Nationalist Press in the Mid-Nineteenth Century|first=Ann|last=Andrews|date=April 1, 2015|publisher=Oxford University Press|isbn=9781781387450|via=Google Books}}</ref> |
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| caption2 = A version of the Sunburst flag which incorporates the [[Starry Plough (flag)|Starry Plough flag]] as well as a Pike, associated with the [[United Irishmen]]. The flag may have been used by the 26th Battalion of the [[National Army (Ireland)|National Army]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000509457 |title= |
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| caption3 = A modern variation of the sunburst flag |
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'''The sunburst flag''' ({{ |
'''The sunburst flag''' ({{langx|ga|An Gal Gréine}}) is an Irish flag associated with early [[Irish nationalism]], and more recently, youth wings of [[Irish republican]] groups such as [[Na Fianna Éireann]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J6s6DwAAQBAJ&q=%22sunburst+flag%22&pg=PT464|title=A History of Women in 100 Objects|first1=Maggie|last1=Andrews|first2=Janis|last2=Lomas|date=February 23, 2018|publisher=History Press|isbn=9780750987196|via=Google Books}}</ref> The flag is first thought to have been used in 1858 by the [[Irish Republican Brotherhood]]. The sunburst flag is still used today, by both republican groups and the [[Irish language]] and [[Gaelic revival]] organization [[Conradh na Gaeilge]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fotw.info/flags/ie-sun.html|title=Ireland: Sunburst|website=fotw.info}}</ref> |
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== History and origins of the flag == |
== History and origins of the flag == |
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The sunburst flag, and the symbol of the sunburst itself came into more common use by Irish nationalists during the 19th century. In 1858, the Irish Republican Brotherhood adopted the flag as their symbol. During the [[American Civil War]], the sunburst motif was incorporated by several Irish regiments in their standards. In 1893 the Irish-language group called [[Conradh na Gaeilge]] established themselves, using the flag as the group's symbol in reference to the Fianna.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ie-sun.html|title=Ireland: Sunburst|website=www.crwflags.com}}</ref> |
The sunburst flag, and the symbol of the sunburst itself came into more common use by Irish nationalists during the 19th century. In 1858, the Irish Republican Brotherhood adopted the flag as their symbol. During the [[American Civil War]], the sunburst motif was incorporated by several Irish regiments in their standards. In 1893 the Irish-language group called [[Conradh na Gaeilge]] established themselves, using the flag as the group's symbol in reference to the Fianna.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ie-sun.html|title=Ireland: Sunburst|website=www.crwflags.com}}</ref> |
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During January of 1861 a group of French [[Zouave|Zouaves]] were visiting [[Cork (city)|Cork]] and they were given a banner by the local Nationalists. On the banner was a representation of the sunburst flag between the [[Flag of the United States|Stars and Stripes]] and [[Flag of France|French tricolor]].<ref>''Daily California Express'', 26 January 1861</ref> |
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[[File:Flag of the Communist Party of Ireland.svg|thumb|Flag of the Communist Party of Ireland]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[[Category:Flags of Ireland]] |
[[Category:Flags of Ireland]] |
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[[Category:Irish Republican Brotherhood]] |
[[Category:Irish Republican Brotherhood]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:16, 6 November 2024
The sunburst flag (Irish: An Gal Gréine) is an Irish flag associated with early Irish nationalism, and more recently, youth wings of Irish republican groups such as Na Fianna Éireann.[3] The flag is first thought to have been used in 1858 by the Irish Republican Brotherhood. The sunburst flag is still used today, by both republican groups and the Irish language and Gaelic revival organization Conradh na Gaeilge.[4]
History and origins of the flag
[edit]The sunburst flag's design is inspired by the Fianna of Irish mythology. Described as brave warriors who performed a large number of impressive feats, the Fianna referred to themselves as either Gal Gréine or Scal Ghréine, which both mean sunburst.[5] The earliest confirmed use of the sunburst flag is found in the 18th century as the guidon of the County Sligo Light Horse. The motto was as Post nubila Phoebus ("After the clouds Sun") symbolizing a new day.[6]
The sunburst flag, and the symbol of the sunburst itself came into more common use by Irish nationalists during the 19th century. In 1858, the Irish Republican Brotherhood adopted the flag as their symbol. During the American Civil War, the sunburst motif was incorporated by several Irish regiments in their standards. In 1893 the Irish-language group called Conradh na Gaeilge established themselves, using the flag as the group's symbol in reference to the Fianna.[7]
During January of 1861 a group of French Zouaves were visiting Cork and they were given a banner by the local Nationalists. On the banner was a representation of the sunburst flag between the Stars and Stripes and French tricolor.[8]
The Communist Party of Ireland and dissident republican groups Republican Network for Unity and Saoradh have incorporated it into their emblems.
See also
[edit]- Nebra sky disk
- Rising Sun (badge), a badge of the Australian army
- Rising Sun Flag, a Japanese flag
- Starry Plough (flag)
References
[edit]- ^ Andrews, Ann (1 April 2015). Newspapers and Newsmakers: The Dublin Nationalist Press in the Mid-Nineteenth Century. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9781781387450 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Signal fires : 26th battalion Easter Week 1943 /". Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Andrews, Maggie; Lomas, Janis (23 February 2018). A History of Women in 100 Objects. History Press. ISBN 9780750987196 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Ireland: Sunburst". fotw.info.
- ^ Revisiting Robert Tressell's Mugsborough. Cambria Press. ISBN 9781621968344 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Guidon of the Co. Sligo Light Horse, (the property of Mr. Donal F. O'Hara)". sources.nli.ie. 15 August 1956.
- ^ "Ireland: Sunburst". www.crwflags.com.
- ^ Daily California Express, 26 January 1861
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