Flags: Towards A New Understanding

Paul Nolan; Dominic Bryan

Flags: Towards A New Understanding

Paul Nolan
, Dominic Bryan

Institute of Irish Studies

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Abstract

This report examines the 'symbolic conflicts' over flags in Northern Ireland. It looks at the history of the use of flags since 1921, the development of legislations and policy to deal with conflicts, the higher profile of disputes since 1998 and the policy options going forward. Using attitudes surveys and interviews with key individuals the report explores the strengths and weaknesses in potential legislation and in 'ground-up' guidelines. The report concludes with a set of voluntary guidelines and the tasks facing politicians.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Belfast
Publisher	Institute of Irish Studies, Queen’s University Belfast
Commissioning body	Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
Number of pages	53
ISBN (Print)	9780853897286
Publication status	Published - Feb 2016

Keywords

Flags
Conflict
Northern Ireland
ethnic conlict
Union flag
Peace building

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Flags: Towards A New Understanding
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http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/IrishStudiesGateway/FlagsTowardsanewunderstanding/

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1 Public lecture/debate/seminar

When should you take down the flags? Managing conflicts over symbols in Northern Ireland
Bryan, D. (Keynote speaker)
16 Jun 2018
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Flags Report Launch Conference
Bryan, D. (Organiser)
17 Feb 2016
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference

Flags flying from lamp posts along the Shankill Road in Belfast in 2000. I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand
Bryan, D.
12/09/2025
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1 Article

The Material Value of Flags: Politics and Space in Northern Ireland
Bryan, D., 20 Mar 2018, In: Review of Irish Studies in Europe. 2, 1, p. 76-91 15 p.
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When should you take down the flags? Managing conflicts over symbols in Northern Ireland

Flags Report Launch Conference

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Flags flying from lamp posts along the Shankill Road in Belfast in 2000. I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand

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The Material Value of Flags: Politics and Space in Northern Ireland

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