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500 BCE
The Celtics arrive in Britain
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400
The end of Roman rule
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UK is formed by Scotland and England
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Period: to
The UK included all of Ireland
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Republic of Ireland
Only six counties remained within the UK, the rest became the Republic of Ireland -
Burns night
célébration of the birthday of Robert Burns, national poet -
St Patrick's day
public holiday -
St George's day
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Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne
public holiday -
St Andrew's day
public holiday