{"id":3792,"date":"2019-03-25T14:21:30","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T14:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/overinireland.com\/?p=3792"},"modified":"2019-04-01T15:43:44","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T15:43:44","slug":"did-romans-invade-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overinireland.com\/did-romans-invade-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Romans in Ireland. Did they ever invade?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

They were known for their power and military prowess and to onlookers at the time, seemed close to world domination. But did the Romans ever invade Irish territory or extend their military efforts to the country? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we will take a brief look at Irish history and examine the facts to determine what, if any, the Romans involvement was with the country of Ireland. Read on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Brief History of Ireland <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ireland has a long and diverse history, so before we get to how the Romans and the country were entwined lets take a look at some of the events that molded the Emerald Isle into the country that it is today. From religion to Kings, Ireland has played center stage to many events over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First settlers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ireland or The Emerald Isle as we know it was first settled in 4000 BC, right around the time of the first Stone Age. The first visitors to land on Ireland soil and make settlements were mainly farming people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took until 300BC for the famous Celts to arrive on Irish shores and exert their well renowned influence. Coming across the sea from mainland Europe the Celts had a huge impact on Irish history, creating many of the myths, art, and folklore that still prevails in Ireland today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were also responsible for bringing Gaelic (the traditional Irish language) to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christianity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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St Patrick<\/a>, the patron Saint of Ireland arrived on the green lands of the Emerald Isle sometime during the 5th<\/sup> century and with him he brought Christianity to the previously pagan country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 600 AD Christianity was widely practiced in Ireland and produced many scholars, craftsmen, and artisans that formed the basis for the Irish art and culture we can still see today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the 8th<\/sup> to the 12th<\/sup> century Ireland saw its share of invaders from the Vikings to the Normans and during this time saw the building and development of many structures; churches, monasteries, walled towns, and the advancement of agriculture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

King Henry VIII<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By 1534 King Henry VIII had created the Church of England and, in 1541, added \u2018King of Ireland\u2019 to his growing list of self proclaimed titles. It was from this time all the way up until the 1600s that Ireland experienced its first wave of a massive influx of settlers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New inhabitants that were all moving to the country from neighboring England and Scotland. Most of the people that were relocating to Ireland were Protestant. Through the 17th<\/sup> century, as Ireland was a predominantly Catholic country, there were bloody battles for control and power in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This period saw the introduction of the Penal laws and many Catholics had lands and property seized and were denied entry to schooling and certain professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Potato Famine and Immigration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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