![]() In 999AD, the Vikings were defeated and cast out of Ireland by Brian Boru. The Vikings most notable settlement was Dyflinn, or Dublin, which is still the biggest city in Ireland. The Vikings seized anything of monetary value they could get their hands on from Ireland, such as his people, and wealth. The Viking Invasions lasted in Ireland for 200 years, from 800AD. Many monasteries were set up in Ireland, and as a result, many Christian artifacts were created on the island, such as the Book of Kells. Saint Patrick is also credited banishing snakes from Ireland, but this is untrue, as Ireland is to cold for snakes to have lived there in the first place. ![]() Saint Patrick converted an Irish chieftain, and the religion spread outwards from him. This is usually credited to Saint Patrick, whose feast is celebrated on the 17th of March. The Celts were pagans, and are accredited with the invention of Samhain, or Halloween.Ĭhristianity is believed to have arrived in Ireland between 400 and 500AD. They also brought Brehon Law, the system of law the Irish used up until the invasion of the British. The Celts brought new culture, myths, and language (Gaelige, or Irish). The Goidels or Gael arrived around 100 BC.The Laigin, the Domnainn and the Gálioin arrived around 300 BC.The Builg or Érainn arrived around 500 BC.The Cruithne or Priteni arrived between 700 – 500 BC.The Celts arrived in Ireland between 800 and 400BC- this arrival is viewed by the majority of historians as an invasion.Īccording to historian T.F. These people crossed over in boats from Scotland. Ireland has been home to people since 8000BC. Irish originated on the island of Ireland and was the language of most of the population until the late 18th century. Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Insular Celtic branch of the Celtic language family, itself a part of the Indo-European language family. Ireland come from the name of the ancient matron godess of the country: Eriu (from the Proto-Celtic area) with the the germanic word "land". "Amhrán na bhFiann", shamrocks, the harp, the colour green and St. ![]() Its three equal stripes illustrate the Irish political landscape as accurately today as in 1848, the year the flag was first unfurled. They're also partial to rugby, but has no talent for football. He finds it difficult to learn from mistakes.Ĭow farming (beef, milk), complaining about the weather, alcohol, Irish dancing, Gaelic football, and hurling. He finds his own language (Gaelige) difficult sometimes, and he enjoys sport. They're still easily influenced by "stronger" countries. He was often swayed and controlled by the Catholic Church. Ireland, until recently, was actually a quite conservative country. Although he is often stereotyped as being constantly drunk, this idea comes from "paddywhackery", the English portrayal of the Irish in plays. Ireland is a young country, by international standards, as he only gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1921, making him just under a century old. Usually seen wearing a plain green shirt, darker green overcoat, brown jeans, a grey scarf, and a grey cap. ![]()
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