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Mainly because of the potato famine around that time. This was a disease called blight which made potatos go mouldy even before they were dug out of the ground. As a result the whole crop failed and because potatos were very important food back then, the Irish were left with not much to eat and lots of people starved. When in Scotland many Irish were treated badly because Scotland was mainly a protestant country whereas the Irish were mainly catholic. Football teams such as Rangers, Hibs and Celtic were made for certain Irish only. Celtic was made as a charity to help the poor Irish immigrants living in Scotland
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∙ 14y agoIt was the other way around. Following the 9 Years War, England legalized the plantation of Ireland, mandating that the people who maintained seized Catholic land be of English or Scottish origins. Many Scottish planters settled Ulster. And then again, through the 1652 Act of Settlement, land seized by Cromwell was once again given to planters, many of whom had fought in Robert Munro's Covenanter Army, and were Scottish.
Ireland has a long history of plantation and settlement, dating back to Spenser's The Present State of Ireland. The Scottish eventually integrated into Irish society, becoming the Scotch-Irish that would eventually settle the United States.
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∙ 13y agoNo. It was the other way round with Irish explorers settling in Scotland which is named after an Irish tribe called the Scotti.
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Were people from Ireland and Scotland ever one people called The Celts?
I know for sure that the Celts were Ireland, and I'm almost as sure that the same people were in Scotland. That or the Irish Celts invaded Scotland. I read a book but can't remember exactly... sorry :(
Where abouts in Scotland did the Irish people settle?
Irish people were in Ireland, not Scotland. However, the western part of Scotland is nearest in proximity to the island of Ireland, making that area of Scotland a popular point of arrival for Irish emigrating from Ireland to Great Britain over the years. Scottish cities with the largest number of residents of Irish ancestry are: Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. The first sentence of this answer is not needed. That's not what the questioner meant.
Where does the surname McCullough come from?
Comes from the Irish mythical figure Fionn Mac Cumhaill. McCool is the anglicized version.
Where did the Pict people live?
they are the original inhabitants of scotland.
Why did Irish and german people come to pennsyvania?
Jobs in the coal mines
How did the Irish come to Scotland in the 1830s?
By sea
Are Irish people from Scotland?
No, they are Scottish.
Where does Susan Margaret Boyle come from?
She was born in Scotland of Irish parents.
What part of Ireland did Moncrief come from?
Moncrief is a name that is of Scottish origin, not Irish. It comes from a place called Moncreiffe Hill, which is near Perth in Scotland. Like many names for Scotland, people with the name would have come from Scotland and settled in various parts of Ireland.
Do Irish people and Scotland people talk wit the same accent?
Nope :)
What were the early types of people to roman Scotland?
The early inhabitants of Roman Scotland were the indigenous Celtic tribes known as the Picts and the Gaels. The Picts were known for their distinctive body art while the Gaels were known for their Gaelic language and culture. Both groups interacted with the Romans through trade, warfare, and diplomacy.
What does Scotland mean?
Scotland is a country in the northern part of the United Kingdom. It is known for its rich history, distinctive culture, and stunning landscapes. The name "Scotland" is derived from the Latin word "Scotia," which means "land of the Scots," referring to the Celtic people who originally inhabited the region.
What attracted the Irish to come to Scotland?
They needed food. It started with poataoe blight and the lure of jobs in the mining sector.
Are the proclaimers Irish?
No. They are from Scotland.
Who are the people who come from or live in Ireland?
They are Irish people.
What country did last name Mangus come from?
The surname Mangus is thought to originally have come from Scotland. However, this name is also thought to have Irish roots.
Why do Irish people wear plaid skirts?
They don't. Even though Scotland people wear kilts ,and they are very close to Ireland , most Irish people just dress like Americans.
