The fact that Ireland existed several thousand years before Christ is evidenced by numerous megalithic finds: the structures of Pollabron, Newgrange, Naut, Glantyne.

For several centuries Ireland was divided into small kingdoms, the rulers of which were constantly fighting internecine wars. For a long time the country suffered from the raids of the Vikings, who plundered many lands. To expand the area of ​​capture, the Vikings began to create sanctuaries - cities. By the way, this is exactly how Dublin was formed - the current capital of Ireland. Only in the beginning of the 11th century the Irish finally united and drove the invaders from their land.

Later, the power of English kings was established in the country. Numerous attempts by the Irish to free themselves from their oppression were futile. As a result of the riots, about 800 thousand indigenous people were killed. "The Great Famine" in the 19th century killed another 1 million people, about 1, 5 million Irish immigrated. Many fled to America in the hope of a better life.

But the Irish remained in the country, did not give up and continued to fight for independence. In 1921 they did it. England recognized Ireland as an independent state, although it left six counties behind it. Today this territory is called Northern Ireland, and for her visit it is necessary to open an English visa.