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Dec 1, 1495
Henry VII takes over
In 1495 Henry VII extended English law over all of Ireland, and assumed supremacy over the existing Irish parliament. -
Catholics get excluded
Catholics were excluded from all public office and denied the right to vote. -
The Kingdom of British and Irish
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland came into existence. -
Period: to
The Drop in Population
Ireland's population fell from 8.2 million to 6.6 million through starvation, disease, and emigration, mostly to the United States. -
A new way of life
Southern Ireland drafted and adopted a new constitution creating the new state of Eire. -
Joining the European's
The Republic of Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC) along with the United Kingdom and Denmark. -
Danish Invade and Settle
The Danes invaded the island and were followed by Danish settlers who gradually assimilated with the local population -
Period: to Dec 30, 1000
Attacked by Vikings
In the 9th and 10th centuries, Ireland came under fierce attacks from the Vikings -
The Settlement
the first settlers are said to have been hunters and fishers that arrived along the Eastern Coast arouund 6000 B.C