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I thought it might be fun to fly the ulster flag on my little 18' boat. Does anyone knbwo where I might be able to get one?
byron
RIP
You should be able to gain one in Ulster or from a Chandler based in Ulster, however as it is a regional flag, it should ONLY be worn when in Ulster as a courtesy flag and in conjuction with the red duster. The same rule applies to the Scots, Welsh, English, Cornish or any other regional flag. Flying any of these at any other time is not only an insult to all the brave mariners that fought (and died) under the true British ensign(s) it also makes you look soppy.
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coliholic
New member
Ah but have alook at his profile and you'll see he's "down under" Byron, so presumably different rules apply.
One place comes to mind, House of Flags, Bicton Road, Kimbolton, Beds, tel +44 (0) 1480 861678. Website is www.flags.co.uk. they should be able to help.
One place comes to mind, House of Flags, Bicton Road, Kimbolton, Beds, tel +44 (0) 1480 861678. Website is www.flags.co.uk. they should be able to help.
theduke
New member
also a phsycologist.maybe a bigger reaction had been expected from him.
trev
New member
I've never really regarded flag flying as a source of 'fun'.
I guess if you want to fly the Ulster flag as a courtesy flag 'down under' and have a valid reason for doing so - no problem. I know of a Canadian emmegre (?) who flies a red duster as a courtesy flag in Canada - but he is ex-MN.
Trev
I guess if you want to fly the Ulster flag as a courtesy flag 'down under' and have a valid reason for doing so - no problem. I know of a Canadian emmegre (?) who flies a red duster as a courtesy flag in Canada - but he is ex-MN.
Trev
Ohdrat
New member
Just a suggestion by why not add a Israeli flag just to complete the picture?
byron
RIP
Col., I didn't look, very remiss of me but their rules are the same. He will be insulting the R.A.N. and A.M.N. as well as their national identity. I can never understand why anyone would wish to denigrate flags which have been so hard won by others.
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billmacfarlane
Active member
Tip
Don't fly it if you visit Eire !!!!!
Don't fly it if you visit Eire !!!!!
DavidTocher
Member
Re: Tip
Don't call it Eire as the correct name in English is Republic of Ireland.
Don't call it Eire as the correct name in English is Republic of Ireland.
byron
RIP
Re: Tip
depends how old you are ;-) Its still Eire to me too but I am aged.
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depends how old you are ;-) Its still Eire to me too but I am aged.
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Dyflin
Active member
Hard won?
Look no disrespect here, but hard won? How is a flag hard won? The wars were fought for territories and freedoms, not flags. And before you go on about me not knowing what I am talking about, I am a serving MN officer, and an Irish one at that.
We'd have no problem with anybody flying the Ulster flag in the Republic, as long a etiquette was adhered to and they flew the Irish flag in it's proper place. There are flags for each of the provinces in Ireland, so why the big deal. And on the Eire v R.O.I. question. Just call it Ireland, we do! How would you feel if non-English called it Albion? Bit silly really, no matter their age...
Look no disrespect here, but hard won? How is a flag hard won? The wars were fought for territories and freedoms, not flags. And before you go on about me not knowing what I am talking about, I am a serving MN officer, and an Irish one at that.
We'd have no problem with anybody flying the Ulster flag in the Republic, as long a etiquette was adhered to and they flew the Irish flag in it's proper place. There are flags for each of the provinces in Ireland, so why the big deal. And on the Eire v R.O.I. question. Just call it Ireland, we do! How would you feel if non-English called it Albion? Bit silly really, no matter their age...
