First millennium B.C. in Ireland

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[edit] Events

465 B.C.
  • Destruction by fire of later structure at Emain Macha, according to radiocarbon dating.[1]
450 B.C.
392-201 B.C.
362-175 B.C.
307 B.C.
  • 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).[1]
300 B.C.
  • Earliest La Tène influences reach Ireland through trade with, and possible migration from, the continent.[1]
200 B.C.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e A New History of Ireland VIII: A Chronology of Irish History to 1976 - A Companion to Irish History Part I, edited by T.W. Moody, F.X. Martin and F.J. Byrne, 1982. ISBN 0-19-821744-7