Northern Ireland

In 1921 Ireland was subdivided into Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland. The latter opted to be governed within the United Kingdom and Southern Ireland became a Free Irish State. In 1972 the Northern Ireland parliament and government were suspended, since then Northern has not had its own flag. However during formal events the Union Flag which is the official flag of the United Kingdom is used by the government in Northern Ireland.

The Saint Patrick's Saltire (above) is used to represent Northern Ireland alongside the other countries of the United Kingdom.