Symbols of the Republic of Ireland
Symbols of Ireland are items or symbols that have symbolic meaning to, or represent, the European country of Ireland. These symbols are seen in official capacities, such as flags, coats of arms, postage stamps, and currency, and in URLs. They appear less formally as recurring themes in literature, art and folk art, heraldry, monuments, clothing, personal decoration, and as the names of parks, bridges, streets, and clubs. The less formal manifestations may be classified as national emblems.
Official symbols
Flag
Main article: Flag of Ireland
Coat of arms
Main article: Coat of arms of Ireland
National Anthem
Other
Another symbol commonly associated with Ireland is the shamrock.
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