The Irish tricolour was omitted from a display of flags outside the new Orange Order museum because Orangemen in the Republic feel "culturally British", a senior official has claimed. The Order has faced questions over why the Irish national flag is not among those flying outside the building to signify nations where Orange lodges operate. The flags of Togo, Ghana, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia have been erected beside the Union flag and a Northern Ireland flag. The Grand Lodge of Ireland's director of services Dr David Hume explained why the tricolour had been left out. "I hope it doesn't jar," he said. "We are the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland but the majority of our members...
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