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It is based on the story of Heremon O'Neill having a swimming race with a rival chieftain for possession of Ireland to become the first man to touch its soil. In the race he was behind, but by cutting off his own hand and hurling it ashore, he was the winner. His sacrifice made Heremon the first king of Ulster! That is the origin of the red hand of Ulster.
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∙ 12y agoIt originates from the red hand on the flag of the traditional Irish province of Ulster.
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Is ulster's red-hand right or left?
It is the right hand, "the right hand of ulster."
Is there a logo for Northern Ireland?
Red hand of Ulster.
Why is Northern Ireland represented by the hand of Ulster?
It's an ancient Irish symbol for Ulster. In the Táin, which is an Irish epic equivalent to something like the Odyssey, the king of Ulster and his army are called the Red Hand.
Why does the hand represent for Northern Ireland?
It comes from a legend of two men swimming in a race towards Ulster to claim it. It had been agreed that whoever first touched it would claim it. One of the two was further behind as Ulster came into view. So he cut off his hand and threw it past his opponent, so his hand touch the land first, and he won. This is where the red hand of Ulster, that is now used on certain flags and other emblems, comes from.
Show me Northern Ireland's rugby shirt?
it's not called Northern Ireland, that's football, it's called Ulster, including the 3 Ulster counties of Eire. The crest bears the red hand of Ulster
What is the name of northern irelans flag?
Commonly known as Ulster Flag actually the Ulster Banner. However as NI is part of the UK the Union Flag would be the correct flag politically. The Diagonal red cross in the Union Flag represents Ireland
Is the red hand of ulster a catholic or protestant?
the red hand appears on nationalist/catholic and unionist/protestant flags and symbols, but in the context of violence it was the name of a loyalist/protestant paramilitary group
What does the red hand on the Tyrone flag mean?
Eoghain O'Neill, a high King of Ulster was battling a Scottish Chieftan for possession of land. The battle was at sea and the winning condition dictated that whoever should place their hand on the piece of land first would be the owner. O'Neill knew he was losing the race so in order to win the land he cut off his hand and threw it onto the land. The hand was red from his blood - hence 'the red hand of Ulster', which appears on the flag.
Is Zoe Salmon a Protestant?
Yes. In a controversial incident on Blue Peter she drew a Red Hand of Ulster on the side of a paper plane.
What is a banner URL?
I have a banner that has a red x on it.
When did Order of the Red Banner end?
Order of the Red Banner ended in 1991.
When was Order of the Red Banner created?
Order of the Red Banner was created in 1918.
