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The history of Ireland is sad, valiant, and courageous. Her people have been brave, and unconquerable. The history of Ireland extends back to prehistoric times and is accented by invasions, starvation, defeats and persecution.

For twelve centuries the Irish have fought to win their liberty until finally, in 1937 they won their independence from Great Britian. Ancient writings tell us how the three sons of Mileadh came to Ireland from Spain around 350 BC. The brothers, with their armies met and conquered the resident people in Ireland called the Tuatha De Danann. These people were tribes of scholars and warriors whose bronze arms were no match for the newer Spanish iron. The sons of Mileadh were a Celtic race and are sometimes called the Milesians.

The Tuatha De Danann were superior to the other resident tribes of Ireland, and were wise in the ways of speech, arts, manners, and the art of war. The chiefs of the De Danann were advised by the Druids whom they brought with them to Ireland. The Druids were thought to have magical powers, and insight into the next life, after death. Early Roman writings also records Druid activity, including those of Julius Caesar.

Soon, the powerful Celts from Gaul, or what is now France, conquered the island, and ruled for about fifteen centuries. They called themselves the Gaels, while the Romans knew them as Scots, or "raiders." These Scots named Ireland Eriu, (Erin) and the Romans called Ireland Hibernia. These Celts divided Ireland into petty kingdoms, each of which were ruled by a high chief, or king. They were a somwhat advanced society for the time, even having an advanced law called the Brehon Codes which protected the poor from the rich.

About our Pigment Dyed Cap: A customized hat using one of our beautiful designs can really add a nice touch to your summer outing or social event. Our 6-Panel Pigmented Dyed Cap features the following: 100% garment-washed cotton twill 6-panel, unstructured, low-profile Tuck-away leather back strap with antiqued brass buckle and grommet Cool-Crown™ mesh lining Four rows of stitching on bill   Back of Cap: Available Colors and Styles: Product Example: (Colors in product sample may not reflect colors we offer)