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300 BCE
The Celts come to Ireland
The Celts come to Ireland. They impose their language and culture, and the majority of the population is remaining today. -
400
Conversion to Christianity
Ireland is converted to a Christian nation by St. Patrick and Christian from Britain. -
Period: 800 to 900
Invasion by Vikings
The Vikings settle in Ireland, and the King of Leinster want to take back the power of the country.
In that basis, Norman and British settlers take over the land. -
Period: 1500 to
Ireland under the control of Britain.
The old Gaelic society is destroyed. Ireland is taken over by British, protestant settlers.