The flag was adopted in 1919 by the Irish Republic during its war of independence, and subsequently by the Irish Free State (1922--1937), later being given constitutional status under the 1937 Constitution of Ireland.
The flag was adopted in 1919 by the Irish Republic during its war of independence, and subsequently by the Irish Free State (1922--1937). This was later being given constitutional status under the 1937 Constitution of Ireland.