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First millennium B.C. in Ireland

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Events

  • 465 BC - Destruction by fire of later structure at Emain Macha, according to radiocarbon dating.
  • 450 BC - Pseudo-historical date for foundation of Emain Macha as capital of Ulaid kingdom, according to 12th century text of Leabhar Gabala.
  • 392 BC-201 BC - Murder of Clonycavan Man, according to radiocarbon dating
  • 362 BC-175 BC - Murder date of Old Croghan Man, according to radiocarbon dating
  • 307 BC-Pseudo-historical date for foundation of Emain Macha as capital of Ulaid kingdom, according to 8th century Irish World Chronicle, Pseudo-historical date for destruction of Dind Rig and foundation of kingdom of Leinster, according to Leabhar Gabala; dated to 300 BC by Orthanach ua Caellama Cuirrig (d.840).
  • 300 BC - Earliest La Tène influences reach Ireland through trade with, and possible migration from, the continent.
  • 200 BC - Bronze and iron being used at a crannog at Rathtinaun, Lough Gara, Co. Sligo, sculptures being made in stone and wood, creation of the Turoe stone, Bullaun, Co. Galway.
  • References

    First millennium B.C. in Ireland Wikipedia