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Like any country, the people that live in Ireland have come from many places over many centuries. Some of the first people are believed to have come from northern Spain. There is also a large Celtic influence. There is a Viking connection which would connect people with Scandanavia. Many would have come from Britain. So the modern Irish people are a mix of many races and nationalities throughout its history.
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∙ 12y agoIreland was settled by a Neolithic people who Celtic legend refers to as the Dalriada. They were probably from Neolithic peopls from Britain, though some analysis of ancient Irish legend may suggest they come from Northern Spain. They may even be Basque (the most ancient European race). Irelend was subsequently settled by Celts from Britain. It was normal for Celts to incorporate the native population, so the Dalriada may still be in Ireland. But Irish mythology suggests they left for the WEST.
Ireland still considers itself to be a Celtic country but it must be mentioned that conquest and occupation by Vikings and English have had a huge effect on the native population. Few modern Irish can hope to have no Viking or English blood. Those that do, probably live in the far west in counties like Galway.
Correction, the first settlers were not called Dalriada (this is a word for the kingdom of Irish invaders to the west of Scotland). Their name , in legend is Tuatha de Danann (the people of the god Dana). They have long been associated with the Fairy Folk (such as leprechauns) and also the pre-Christian Celtic gods.
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People who live in Ireland are descended from?
People in Ireland are descended from a whole range of peoples, not one single group. People talk about all Irish people being descended from the Celts. The Celts are but one of many origins that Irish people have. The Celts were not the first people to come to Ireland, as many people believe. It is believed some people from Spain arrived first. Ireland has had people come from many other places too, like the Vikings. There are people living in Ireland now from countries from all over the world. So there is no single answer to your question.
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