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.
For flags used in Northern Ireland, see List of flags used in Northern Ireland. The national flag of Ireland (Irish: bratach na hÃireann) â hÃ©ireann frequently referred to as The irish (tricolour tridhathach hÃireann) â na heireann hÃ©ireann is a vertical (tricolour of green), at, the hoist. white and orangehe flag was adopted in 1916 by the Easter Rising rebels and subsequently by the Irish Republic during the Irish War of Independence (1919â1921).