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Nah, seriously, I've never even thought of it. I'm sure in the north there's another dimension, but from my experience I just don't know in many cases what relegion they are. Protestants are great for being knacky corner forwards I heard though. Buddhists are great under pressure. Maybe.

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Thanks for all the very interesting replies.
I had reason to be in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin last weekend and at the start of the service the Priest addressed the congregation in Irish. This got me wondering how Southern Protestants felt about being 'Irish' and it seems from a lot of replies that they are comfortable.
How does this square with members on the Orange Order in the South ?
Are they comfortable and do they consider themselves Irish or 'cut off' Unionists. How are they viewed by other Irish citizens.I assume that most of the lodges are around the border although I think there is or was a lodge on Dublin and possibly one in Cork.
I do regret that us in the North have very narrow views of each other and unfortunately this may never change.
I have a family member living in Dublin now and of her group of friends the most accomplished Irish speaker is a Protestant. Seemed strange to me, but I suppose that is just because of our various backgrounds in Northern Ireland. 

Anyway, further comments would be welcome.

Something I have wondered for a long time and would appreciate reasoned feedback.

Do Protestants in the Republic generally follow and support Gaelic sports and gaelic culture  ?

In Northern Ireland there are obvious historical reasons why Protestants don't generally follow GAA sports and culture and I suppose that is the way things will remain, but are things different 'down south'.

Does Protestant support differ depending on where in the Republic they may live.

On a more general point (and excuse me if I am being thick !) but are Protestants totally integrated into the Republic of Ireland and loyal to it or are at least some of them residual Unionists ?

Just to mention, this post is in no way intended to cause any offence at all. It is just a genuine point of interest.

Thanks