Flag of Guernsey of England to give way to William. The new flag's design was to symbolise that the islanders were of Norman descent but loyal to the English (and later British) Crown. In 1985 Queen Elizabeth II, Duke of Normandy, granted a Royal Warrant for the flag to become the official flag of Guernsey. Unveiled on 15 February 1985, the flag was flown for the first time on Liberation Day on 9 May, the 40th anniversary of the Channel Islands' liberation from German occupation during the Second World War. Thereafter, the Guernsey flag was used in the Grosse Rocque ceremony, replacing the
2017 League of Ireland First Division the end of the 2017 season of 3 teams from the Premier Division, with only the champions of the First Division promoted in return. Teams play each other twice (once at home, once away). Teams play each other twice (once at home, once away). The PFAI First Division player of the year nominees were Waterford striker David McDaid, Cabinteely midfielder Kieran Marty Waters and UCD striker George Kelly. The PFAI First Division Team of the Year was: 2017 League of Ireland First Division The 2017 League of Ireland First Division season is the 33rd season of the League of Ireland