The People’s Flag: Flying the flag matters, says Regina Butler

The tricolour flying at Dublin Castle

NAPD President Regina Butler

thumbnail: The tricolour flying at Dublin Castle
thumbnail: NAPD President Regina Butler

NAPD is proud to support “The Thomas Meagher Foundation” in its promotion and celebration of the Irish Flag, The Tricolour, first flown by Thomas F. Meagher in 1848.Thomas believed that “A National Flag is the most sacred thing a nation can possess”.

The above statement, made by Thomas F. Meagher in 1848, can be fully understood in the words of our former President Mary McAleese when she said:

“The flag is a statement of intent. It holds aloft our aspiration to be a peaceful country where all traditions are respected and reconciled. It flies high to remind us we are not there yet but it is the mission of each generation to bring us nearer to permanent peace one heart at a time”. Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

NAPD President Regina Butler

In NAPD, we applaud the Thomas Meagher Foundation which supports young people through active citizenship and inclusivity by promoting pride in and respect for our Irish flag and its true meaning for peace.

During ‘Flag Day’, schools across the state will raise and celebrate the Irish flag and will also celebrate the flags of different nationalities within their schools. In doing this it gives us, as educators, the opportunity to teach the important significance and meaning of our national flag. We are also grateful to the Thomas Meagher Foundation for supporting students with the Foundation Awards and Scholarship programme.

On behalf of all Principals and Deputy Principals in Ireland, I wish to extend my very best wishes to the Thomas Meagher Foundation in flying the Irish flag and promoting the more than ever important message of inclusion and peace.

Ní neart go cur le cheile

Regina Butler

President NAPD