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09-11-2007, 07:57 PM
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I think a lyre is basically a hand-held harp - easily confused when there is no perspective. Irish people would recognize that as the flag though (because of the green background), if they are into Irish history at all.
Thanks for the report, Jocelyn. Congratulations to Sigma Sigma Sigma
ETA: The harp is still the official symbol of Ireland. Lots of people think it's the shamrock, but it's the harp. Just so you know. I'm sure you couldn't have lived without that information.
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09-11-2007, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by irishpipes
I think a lyre is basically a hand-held harp - easily confused when there is no perspective. Irish people would recognize that as the flag though (because of the green background), if they are into Irish history at all.
Thanks for the report, Jocelyn. Congratulations to Sigma Sigma Sigma
ETA: The harp is still the official symbol of Ireland. Lots of people think it's the shamrock, but it's the harp. Just so you know. I'm sure you couldn't have lived without that information.
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You have truly made my life complete with this information. 
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09-11-2007, 08:15 PM
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I do what I can.
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09-11-2007, 08:16 PM
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09-11-2007, 08:18 PM
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Thanks for the link OTW - I hadn't followed that thread (way too long) and had no idea about the background information. Hmmm...
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09-11-2007, 08:28 PM
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Useless facts about Ireland
. . .the colour of the flag of Dublin is blue,not green, with the harp.
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09-11-2007, 08:31 PM
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. . .the colour of the flag of Dublin is blue,not green, with the harp.
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I didn't know Dublin had a flag (not a Dubliner). My people are from the south and west (Clare, Mayo, Tipperary mostly.)
And I can hijack my own thread if I want to.
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