Identity, Immigration, and the Irish Flag. Episode 493

In this episode, Niall is joined by Laura Perrins of Gript Media to explore why the Irish tricolour has become such a flashpoint in today’s political debates. With recent protests in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick marked by seas of Irish flags, Niall and Laura ask: why has a symbol of national pride become so divisive?

Laura argues that flying the tricolour is a legitimate expression of Irish identity, not something that should be branded as “racist” or a “misappropriation.” Together, they discuss how the flag is being portrayed in the media, what it means to ordinary citizens, and whether its symbolism has shifted in recent years.

Listeners also call in to share their views — some voicing pride in the flag as a unifying emblem, others expressing unease about its association with certain protests. The result is a lively and thought-provoking conversation about identity, belonging, and the future of national symbols in Ireland.