This banner is part of the museum's Community Banners project, 'Memories and Dreams'. It is symbolic of Irish immigrants' experiences in South Australia.
Set against a dark emerald green background, the banner is embroidered with Celtic designs in orange, green, red, black and white colours. The word EIRE is embroidered across the top of the banner in white thread. The words AN AUSTRAIL are embroidered at the bottom of the banner in orange thread. The banner is backed by blue cotton material, with a pocket stitched at the top for a rod. The symbols depict Ireland and Australia linked by the colours of the Irish flag (green, white and orange) and those of the Aboriginal flag (red, black and yellow). The Celtic designs symbolise the rich cultural and spiritual traditions brought to Australia by the people of Ireland. This unique culture is also represented by the Gaelic words Eire (Ireland) and An Austrail (Australia).
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