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Should Northern Ireland have a different flag for sports?

In preparation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, members of Northern Ireland’s governing body hav...

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16.51 29 Nov 2024


Should Northern Ireland have a different flag for sports?


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16.51 29 Nov 2024


In preparation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, members of Northern Ireland’s governing body have stated that they want to create a new flag for the event.

As you can expect, this has sparked debate with some outraged by the proposal.

Joining Kieran to discuss the situation is Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter, and Claire Hanna, MP for Belfast South and Mid-Down.


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