State should buy Easter Rising ‘flag of truce’, FF TD says (opens original article in a new tab)

A TD has urged the Irish government to acquire the 1916 Easter Rising 'flag of truce' from auction and called for repatriation of Irish artefacts from the British Museum.

• A TD called on the State to buy the 1916 Easter Rising 'flag of truce' from auction.
• The flag, a 40sq cm white linen handkerchief, is estimated at €10,000-€15,000 and was used by Volunteers to signal surrender.
• The TD also urged repatriation of Irish artefacts from the British Museum and called for ethical resolutions on repatriation issues.