County Colours Explained: What Each Irish County Represents

Each county in Ireland is known by its colours. You’ll see them on flags at matches, painted on shop windows during the summer, and even flying outside houses during championship time. These colours started in GAA sport but now they’re a symbol for the whole county.

The list below is based on information from discoveringireland.com.

Leinster

• Dublin – Sky Blue and Navy. River & City pride.
• Meath – Green and Gold. Farmland & Tradition.
• Kilkenny – Black and Amber. Stone and Harvest.
• Wexford – Purple and Gold. Heritage and Banners.
• Longford – Blue and Gold. Lakes & Prosperity.
• Louth – Red and White. Passion and Unity.
• Offaly – Green, White, and Gold. Land and Spirit.
• Wicklow – Blue and Gold. Sea and Valleys.
• Laois – Blue and White. Pride and Honesty.
• Kildare – White. Bravery and Tradition.
• Westmeath – Maroon and White. Heart and Clarity.
• Carlow – Green, Red, and Yellow. Variety and Strength.

Munster

• Cork – Red and White. Courage and Pride.
• Kerry – Green and Gold. Mountains and Glory.
• Limerick – Green and White. Agriculture and Honesty.
• Clare – Yellow and Blue. Sun and Sea.
• Tipperary – Blue and Yellow. Pride and Tradition.
• Waterford – Blue and White. Coast and Clarity.

Connacht

• Galway – Maroon and White. Loyalty and Pride.
• Mayo – Green and Red. Faith and Strength.
• Roscommon – Blue and Yellow. Energy and Spirit.
• Leitrim – Green and Gold. Land and Pride.
• Sligo – Black and White. Strength and Tradition.

Ulster

• Armagh – Orange and White. Harvest and Hope.
• Antrim – Saffron and White. Courage and Clarity.
• Down – Red and Black. Determination and Fight.
• Cavan – Blue and White. Lakes and Loyalty.
• Derry – Red and White. Bravery and Spirit. 
• Donegal – Green and Gold. Hills and History.
• Fermanagh – Green and White. Water and Farmland.
• Monaghan – Blue and White. Trust and Strength.
• Tyrone – White and Red. Passion and Resolve.

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