26+6=1

This mathematic slogan is used by the Irish republican movement and by supporters of an unified Ireland. It expresses the wish and struggle to unite Ireland once again. It is often seen on t-shirts or bumper stickers.

"26" refers to the 26 counties that form the Irish Republic.

"6" means the 6 remaining counties (Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry, Antrim, Down, Armagh) in Northern Ireland, which belong to Britain.

"1" finally represents the united Ireland as one Republic.

-"Ya see that "26+6=1"-sticker on that van?"
-"That's the car of Mrs. O'Hare, her husband sat in Long Kesh for two years."

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26+6=1

26 Free Counties of Ireland plus 6 occupied Counties equal a United Ireland

26+6=1 is signifying an Ireland where all the counties are united

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26+6=1

A mathematical slogan used by Irish republicans to symbolise a united Ireland

"26" Refers to the 26 counties of the republic of Ireland

"6" Refers to the remaining 6 counties in northern Ireland apart of the UK

"1" Refers to the fact if you add them all it will be one country

"Have you heard someone say "26+6=1"

"Yeah i hear Bill say it all the time because he is an Irish Republican

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