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100
Celtic Culture
The people shared the Brehon Law. This was a common history, poetry, music, and language. The people called themselves "men of Ireland" and shared a common cultural identity. Celtic culture also included druids, praise-poetry, and clientship. -
430
Christian Missionaries Arrive From Gaul
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430
Irish Culture is Affected by Britain
Colonization affected Irish culture. Romanisation derived from the Romano-British culture began in the 5th century, -
432
Irish History and Great Works of Art Were Fashioned
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432
St. Patrick Arrives
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500
Christianity Matures
Monasteries grew into stable cities with many inhabittants. Monasteries became wealthy and created a rich literary and artistic culture. -
500
Schools Achieve Great Scholarship
Many clerics also became poets and lawyers, and rlaws were created for the chrch and society. -
May 25, 600
A Prehistory is Written
A prehistory of Ireland was written to unite the Irish people. -
May 25, 700
The Arts Grow in Monasteries
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May 25, 1000
The Irish Church Begins to Change
The abbots of the church were becoming too powerful, so the people reorganized the church. During this time, Irish literature, culture, and learing sufferd. -
May 25, 1014
The Roles of Kings Begin to Change
Provencial Kings began to grow more powerful. Administrators to the king were needed to help govern kingdoms during a king's absence. Kings could also grant land to supporters and military veterans. -
May 25, 1086
Ireland's Most Powerful King is Muirchertach O' Brien
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May 25, 1130
Trade Begins to Change
Trade began to be more focused on Britain and France. Irish Kings began to show devotion to King Henry because of their economic dependence on Britain. -
May 25, 1162
English Consider Invading Ireland
After losing the rights to the Sea of Dublin, King Henry II began to lose his grip on Ireland and considered invading. -
May 25, 1176
The Irish Begin to Rebel Against the English
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Three Social Classes Exist
People were sorted into three classes- Kings, Lords, and Commoners. -
The First Vikings Arrive
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The First Viking-Irish Alliance
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Dublin Booms into a Great European Trading City