The Red hand
The Red Hand is rooted in Gaelic culture as the sign of a great warrior. It is believed to date back to pagan times.
The Red Hand of Ulster (Irish: Lámh Dhearg Uladh) is a symbol used in heraldry[1] to denote the Irish province of Ulster and the Northern Uí Néill in particular. It has also been used however by other Irish clans across the island
In modern times the Red Hand sees use by both Irish nationalists and Ulster loyalists, although is more closely associated with the latter, whose murals often centre the symbol as a focal point.[45] However it is still one of the few cross-community symbols.[46] The Red Hand is present in the coat of arms of four of the nine counties composing Ulster, namely Antrim, Londonderry, Fermanagh and Tyrone.[47] It also appears in the Ulster Banner, the official flag of Northern Ireland until 1973.[48] and is used by many other official and non-official organisations throughout the province.
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