Green
Irish
Irish adjective - Of or relating to or characteristic of Ireland or its people.
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It may also have something to do with the fact that red and green are complementary colours - which also may help to explain why so many red-headed characters are depicted wearing green, even if they aren't Irish.
Source: Significant Green-Eyed Redhead -
The Irish, who are stereotypically seen as very likely to have natural red hair (and not entirely without basis; although most Irish have brown/black hair, the only country with a greater proportion of natural redheads than Ireland is Scotland), also have a strong association with the color green.
Source: Redhead in Green -
Not to be confused with the emerald green used by Irish rebels against British rule.
Source: Icon of Rebellion
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