Ireland's Iron Age: The Legacy of the Celts

The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence — Fexingo History · Jul 16, 2026 · 5m · transcript

Before the Normans, before the Vikings, before the English—there were the Celts. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Ireland's Iron Age, the arrival of Celtic language and culture, and how the La Tène style transformed art and identity on the island. They discuss the fragmented nature of Celtic migration—was it invasion or osmosis? They touch on the famous Turoe Stone, the concept of the túath, and how Brehon law traces back to this era. Plus, Lucas explains why the Celts never called themselves Celts, and how the Roman absence shaped Ireland differently from Britain. A deep dive…