Commonwealth Games chiefs in Northern Ireland are threatening to ditch the Ulster Banner used by its athletes in favour of a more inclusive flag. The country’s unofficial flag includes the red hand of ...

I grew up among adults – teachers some of them – who routinely referred to the flag as the Butcher’s Apron. As small boys in ...

Commonwealth Games officials in Northern Ireland have sparked controversy with plans to replace the Ulster Banner with a more inclusive flag ahead of the 2026 Glasgow Games. The proposal ...

The Union Flag from the vessel Clyde Valley, which was used to smuggle arms to the Ulster Volunteer Force on 24 April 1914 ...

Committee demands politicians come up with an alternative to ‘offensive’ flag for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games chiefs in Northern Ireland are threatening to ditch the Ulster Banner used by ...

Getty Images The Ulster Banner was the flag of the former Government of Northern Ireland from 1953 until it was was abolished in 1973 The Ulster Banner was the flag of the former Government of ...