An early possible mention of a Saint Patrick's flag is from the journal of John Glanville, writing about
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The most widespread use of St Patrick's Saltire today is in the Flag of the United Kingdom. With the 1800 Act of Union that merged the kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, the red saltire was incorporated into the … See more

The arms of Ireland since the 16th century have been a gold harp with silver strings on a blue field. It represented Ireland in the flags of earlier unions: the Commonwealth Flag (England and Ireland, 1649) and the Protectorat… See more

Other flags exist which feature a red saltire on a white field.
The flag of Jersey has unknown origins, and a link with St Patrick's saltire has been proposed. The FitzGerald family, who were powerful in … See more

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1. ^ "Cross of St Patrick: 'Unity flag' for Northern Ireland?". BBC News. 20 July 2016.
2. ^ Hayes-McCoy 1979, p. 38.
3. ^ Perrin, W.G. (1922). "II. Early English, Scottish and Irish Flags § (iii) Ireland". British Flag… See more