The Irish Iron Age has long been thought to begin around 500 BC and then continue until the early Christian era in Ireland, which brought some written records and therefore the end of prehistoric Ireland.

2015年9月11日 · The "mythological origins" history of Ireland was written long after by Christian scribes drawing on biblical stories to create a national history. Back in the Neolithic Age, the people of Ireland might have been far too busy establishing farms and villages and making a living to worry about their past history, or perhaps not.

In 1922, after the Irish War of Independence, most of Ireland seceded from the United Kingdom to become the independent Irish Free State, but under the Anglo-Irish Treaty the six northeastern counties, known as Northern Ireland, remained within …

Gaelic Ireland (Irish: Éire Ghaelach) was the Gaelic political and social order, and associated culture, that existed in Ireland from the late prehistoric era until the 17th century. It comprised the whole island before Anglo-Normans conquered parts of Ireland in the 1170s.

2021年2月18日 · These are the most epic ancient sites in Ireland. Archaeological evidence of prehistoric Ireland stretches back as far as 10,500 BC, with the first signs of human settlement. Throughout the centuries, Ireland’s evolution continued to be as colourful and dynamic as those who inhabited the island nation.

4 天之前 · From the early 5th century the rulers of Dalriada in northern Antrim extended their power over the Irish already settled in Argyll and the neighbouring islands. Ultimately the Scottish kingdom of Dalriada became separated from the Irish; in the 9th century, when it overcame the Picts, it gave its name, Scotland, to the whole area.

We begin our story of Irish history with Ancient Ireland which dates back to approximately 10,500 BC, the Palaeolithic period. We'll look at who were the people of Ancient Ireland and how they came to arrive in different waves, bringing with them new methods of hunting, farming, house building and even burial methods.

Megalithic burial monuments in Ireland, dating back to the Neolithic period, are some of the most iconic and enduring symbols of prehistoric Ireland. Discover when the first settlers came to Ancient Ireland with our history time line. Learn how important Ancient Ireland is for Irish history.

The ancient Irish texts written in early Christian times describe the customs and way of life in Ireland prior to the arrival of Christianity. There was the old law system known as Brehon law, which remained customary in Ireland until the early 1600s.

This site is dedicated to provide pictures and information about Ancient Irish antiquities we've visited. We created www.AncientIreland.org to provided a site that focuses on ancient Irish antiquities.