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Why are Irish protestants called orange and the catholics green?
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∙ 12y ago
I do not think catholics are called green.
The orangemen are mostly protestants and they get their name from William of orange
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What is the difference between orange Irish and green Irish?
orange Irish are mainly protestants who see themselves as british, they are descended from English and scottish planters who arrived in Ireland in the 17th century. The meaning behind orange is the orange order which celebrates the battle of the boyne in 1690 when king William of orange (protestant) defeated king James (catholic). Green Irish are mostly roman catholic and see themselves as Irish. They are descended from Irish natives who have always lived in Ireland. Green is the general colour of Ireland and this is why they are called the green Irish.
How were Catholics and Protestants opposed in Ireland in the 1900s?
The two opposing ideologies in Ireland in the early 1900s were Unionism, which was primarily represented by Protestants, and Irish Nationalism, which was primarily represented by Catholics. Irish Nationalists believed in the separation of Ireland from Britain. Unionists believed in maintaining the relationship between various nations of the United Kingdom.
Did protestants speak the Irish language?
Yes, there were probably are some Protestants who speak the Irish language. That is not to say that most Protestants speak Irish or that most Irish-speakers are protestant.
When was the Orange Order?
The Orange Order, originally the Orange Society, was formed in 1795 by Irish Protestants supporting the British rule and Protestant supremacy in Ireland. It was named for King William III of England, who was known as William of Orange.
Why has violence become a way of life in Northern Ireland?
because the british occupied northern irleand to protect the protestants and the Irish catholics resented their presance which has now resulted in violence.
What do the the colors of the Irish flag represent?
The green represents the Catholics and the orange represents the protestants. So the white in the middle means peace between the two.
What are the Differences in culture in Northern Ireland?
*This is generalising* The two main cultural groups in Northern Ireland are Protestants and Catholics Protestants: Political view= unionist/loyalist Nationality= British Catholics; PV= nationalist/republican N= Irish Protestants tend to play rugby, cricket, football Catholics tend to play Gaelic Football and Hurling, Protestants support Glasgow Rangers FC Catholics support Glasgow Celtic FC Protestants vote for DUP & UUP Catholics vote for Sinn Féin & SDLP Protestants live in east Belfast Catholics live in west Belfast Protestants go to state run schools Catholics go to Roman Catholic schools Protestants are in the Orange Order Catholics are in the GAA Protestants celebrate the Orange day (12th July) Catholics celebrate Easter Rising Catholics speak Irish as their 2nd language Protestants speak Ulster-Scots as their 2nd language Protestants wear a poppy to remember their fallen Catholics wear a lily to remember their fallen Protestants regard the IRA as terrorists Catholics regard the IRA as freedom fighters Protestants fly the Union flag Catholics fly the Tri-colour flag Protestants call the 2nd largest city 'Londonderry' Catholics call the city 'Derry' Protestants refer to 'Northern Ireland' Catholics refer to 'the north of Ireland' Catholics eyes are meant to be closer together Protestants say ee-ch for the letter H Catholics say he-ch for the letter H Protestants call Catholics; fenians or taigs Catholics call Protestants huns Protestants see Ian Paisley as their leader for unionism; Catholics see Gerry Adams as their leader for Irish nationalism Protestants read the Newsletter Catholics read the Irish Times Protestants tend to be more right-wing. DUP are anti-same-sex marriage, anti-abortion, conservative Catholics tend to be more left-wing. Sinn Féin are pro-same-sex marriage, pro-abortion, liberal Young Protestants are in flute bands Young Catholics do Irish dancing Protestants see the Queen as their figure head Catholics see the Pope as their figure head Catholics have larger families because of disapproval of contraception. *These are just stereotypes that I have just grown up with and do not apply to the majority of people here. Just a bit of banter.
What do the colours on the Irish flag stand for?
the green stands for the catholics and the orange stands for the Protestants and the white stands for the peace between them i would know cause I'm 3/4 Irish so yeah!! =)
What roman Catholic wears orange?
I've always understood orange to be a Protestant color being derived from William of Orange who took the throne from the abdicated Catholic King, James. The Irish tricolor flag is Green for Catholics, White for Peace and Orange for Protestants.
How were Irish catholics treated in 1819?
As immigrants, the Irish Catholics were treated very badly. Employment ads began to contain the phrase, "Irish need not apply." This was because they were Catholics The Protestants did not like them because of centuries of religious wars.
What on the Irish flag represents hope for peace between iriish protestants and catholics?
The clovers
What does the color orange mean politically?
It indicates Irish Protestants, religionwise, i believe.
What are the main differces between protestants and catholics in Northern Ireland?
Their differences are their religious culture. Catholics are often nationalists in that they want Ireland to become one state Protestants are often unionists in that they want to remain apart of the United Kingdom. Catholics believe that the English monarch who are protestant oppressed them Protestants have the same religion as the monarch and therefore believe that the the British monarch is good. Catholics see the Pope as head of their church Protestants see the Queen as head of their church. However many protestants prefer to call the Queen as leader of their church with God being the head of the Church. Catholics see the tri-colour flag as their flag Protestants see the union flag as their flag
What changes are being made by Christian authorities and governments to deal with the tension between the Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants?
Nothing, that's why there's tension.
Tell you facts about the conflict between the catholics and protestants in Northern Ireland?
There's no such thing. It's Brits versus Irish. Irish mostly Catholic, Brits mostly Protestant, although many, many, many Protestants consider themselves Irish.
What did Oliver Cromwell do with the land of Ireland?
He confiscated large amounts of it from the Irish Catholics and brought in Protestants from Britain and gave it to them.
What are people from England called?
A person born in England is English.Wales = WelshScotland = Scottish.Northern Ireland = it is more complicated.Most Protestants call themselves British.Most Catholics call themselves Irish.
