When was Ireland first inhabited?

Ireland was first inhabited between c. 7000-6500 BCE.

Where did the first people arrive in Ireland?

People first arrived in Ireland at modern-day Coleraine in the north.

When did metallurgy begin in Ireland?

Metallurgy had already developed by c. 2000 BCE.

What is the most famous metal Irish artifact?

There are many well-known Irish works in metal, but among the most famous are the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch.

A Gallery of Artifacts of Ancient Ireland (Image Gallery) p. 14

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Woven Bag from Ancient Ireland

by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
published on 18 December 2015

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Woven Bag from Ancient Ireland — View Full-Size Image

Woven bag was found at Twyford, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, 3800-2500 BCE.

National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin.

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When was Ireland first inhabited?: Ireland was first inhabited between c. 7000-6500 BCE.
Where did the first people arrive in Ireland?: People first arrived in Ireland at modern-day Coleraine in the north.
When did metallurgy begin in Ireland?: Metallurgy had already developed by c. 2000 BCE.
What is the most famous metal Irish artifact?: There are many well-known Irish works in metal, but among the most famous are the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch.

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The Ardagh Chalice | National Museum of Ireland

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The 'Tara' Brooch | National Museum of Ireland

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Digs & Discoveries - Bronze Age Ireland’s Taste in Gold - Archaeology Magazine - September/October 2015

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The Megalithic Tombs of Ancient Ireland

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