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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.
What else can I help you with?
Who does Northern Ireland join in the Olympics?
Athletes from Northern Ireland who also hold Irish citizenship may represent Ireland at the Olympics. Otherwise, athletes from Northern Ireland are part of the team from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What three corosses on the unioun jack represent?
They represent the flags of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Is there a logo for Northern Ireland?
Red hand of Ulster.
Are cars from northern Ireland right or left handed?
Cars in Northern Ireland drive on the left hand side of the road.
How many meps are elected to represent the people of Ireland?
12 MEPs represent the Republic of Ireland. 3 MEPs represent Northern Ireland. See the related question below.
What Nation would a citizen of Northern Ireland represent in the Olympics?
Great Britain
How many MEPs elected to represent the people of Ireland in the European Parliament?
The Republic of Ireland has 11 MEPs. Northern Ireland has 3 MEPs.
What institutuion was created by the Good Friday Agreement?
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How can Caitriona Ruane be Education Minister of Northern Ireland when she lives in the Republic of Ireland?
Caitriona Ruane lives in Northern Ireland. She was born in the Republic of Ireland. It is not unusual for people from the different parts of Ireland to be members of each others parliament and Government but they have to live in the part that they represent.
Which country do jersey people represent in the olympics?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What is the Northern Ireland Assembly?
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What was the British flag?
An amalgamation of of the English and Scottish flags, with the Saint Patrick's cross used to represent Northern Ireland.
