I do not doubt there may have been an Irish influence but when looking at facts of this flag being tied to Kentucky militia and a flag that is very, very similar was adopted by the army of Central Kentucky is pure chance? So happens the man identified with this Kentucky flag was also with the same Confederate force in Kentucky? To ignore that is kinda irresponsible?

"I think its a little less of the heoric Irish revolutionary spirit that the men kept the flag."

"Everyone has an opinion. I'll stick to mine."

Uh..ok. Instead of getting into a historical discussion on a topic and picking the brain of fellow Civil War enthusiast this an elaboration on your theory? Interesting...but that is my opinion. I am trying to understand your theory and see what historical fact and interpretation you use to come by this.