During the 1840's, Ireland was struck by a terrible famine, which nobody, especially the English, cared about, and the latter still took resources despite the famine.
In a book I read on the famine, it said a group of delegates traveled to Paris to speak with the leaders of the newly-established Second French Republic, who agreed to help. BUT, England warned very sternly it would be in big trouble for helping Ireland. Although their plan failed, some of the leaders' wives made a green-white-and-orange tricolor for the men.
But what if England had ignored France's attempts to help Ireland, and support was sent over?