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Northern Ireland Football: Flag Protocol Uncertainty Continues

Northern Ireland Football: Flag Protocol Uncertainty Continues

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Here’s a ⁢breakdown of the news article, summarizing the key points:

The Issue:

Northern Ireland’s Commonwealth⁣ Games Council (CGNI) is considering whether to ​use the ulster Banner (a flag associated with unionism) at the‌ 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. ‌ They ‍are considering ⁤using their team logo instead if ‍they don’t⁣ receive guidance ⁣from politicians. This‍ is ⁣a sensitive issue due to Northern Ireland’s​ divided political​ history.

Key⁢ players & Positions:

*⁢ Conal Heatley (TeamNI): Says TeamNI will use ‌its logo if no political guidance is given.
* Gordon Lyons ‌(Communities Minister – DUP): ‍ Believes the Ulster Banner shoudl continue ⁣to ⁤be used,⁤ stating “Ther is no need for change and the flag ⁣should remain.”
* Michelle O’Neill (First Minister – sinn Féin): ​ Supports

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