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Rome was well aware that Ireland existed as the Irish made depredations against Roman occupied Britain. Archeological evidence indicates that the Irish also served as mercenaries in the Roman legions. As the Roman hold on the larger Island ofBritain was always tenuous, a full fledged campaign against Ireland was never able to be realised.
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How long did Romans occupy Ireland?
They never occupied Ireland although there is a suggestion they were looking at the possibilty of doing so. There are Roman artefacts found around Dublin and the Town of Chester (then Deva) was one of the biggest forts in the whole empire. The only reason for this would be the conquest of Ireland. The Empire fell into civil war and then collapsed before they made a move on Ireland.
Did the Romans ever reach Ireland?
generally speaking the Romans considered Ireland to be too great a risk for too little a reward to conquer, however there is evidence that the Romans established atleast one trading site in Ireland
What island did the Romans know as Hibernia?
Hibernia was the Roman name for Ireland.
Why didn't the Romans conquer Ireland?
The Romans did not conquer Ireland because they focused their efforts on other territories closer to their main centers of power and faced resistance from the fierce Celtic tribes in Ireland. Additionally, the rough seas and unpredictable weather made it difficult for the Romans to launch a successful invasion of the island.
Which land did the Romans call Hibarnia?
Hibernia was the Roman name for Ireland.
How did the Romans see Ireland?
The Romans did not have an opinion about Ireland because they did not go there and did not know much about it.
How long did Romans occupy Ireland?
They never occupied Ireland although there is a suggestion they were looking at the possibilty of doing so. There are Roman artefacts found around Dublin and the Town of Chester (then Deva) was one of the biggest forts in the whole empire. The only reason for this would be the conquest of Ireland. The Empire fell into civil war and then collapsed before they made a move on Ireland.
Did Romans ever come to Ireland?
No.
Did the Romans ever reach Ireland?
generally speaking the Romans considered Ireland to be too great a risk for too little a reward to conquer, however there is evidence that the Romans established atleast one trading site in Ireland
What did Romans call Ireland?
Hibernia was the common name used for Ireland by the Romans. It was sometimes referred to as Scotia, a name that was also used for Scotland.
What island did the Romans know as Hibernia?
Hibernia was the Roman name for Ireland.
What country in the British Isles Romans didn't occupy?
The Romans never got to Ireland.
How does Ireland view family?
Family is very important in Ireland.
Why didn't the Romans conquer Ireland?
The Romans did not conquer Ireland because they focused their efforts on other territories closer to their main centers of power and faced resistance from the fierce Celtic tribes in Ireland. Additionally, the rough seas and unpredictable weather made it difficult for the Romans to launch a successful invasion of the island.
Why did England suppress Ireland?
The English wanted an empire like the Romans.
Which land did the Romans call Hibarnia?
Hibernia was the Roman name for Ireland.
What was Ireland called before Ireland?
Before the separation of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, it was called just "Ireland".
