Tapeworm infection is the infestation of the digestive tract by a species of parasitic flatworm (known as a cestode), called tapeworms. Live tapeworm larvae grouped in cysts (coenuri)are sometimes ingested by consuming undercooked meat.
The proportions of the flag are 1:2 (that is to say that, as flown horizontally, the flag is half as high as it is wide). The Irish government has described the symbolism behind each colour as being that green represents the older Gaelic tradition while the orange represents the supporters of William of Orange.
The emblem and flag of Leinster is a silver stringed golden harp (the Brian Boru harp) on a green field, dates from the 17th century or earlier. The Leinster flag was indistinguishable from the Green Flag which was the unofficial national flag of Ireland from 1798 until the early years of this century.