Humans first arrived in Ireland around 7000-6500 BCE, establishing communities and transitioning from hunter-gatherers to an agrarian lifestyle by 3500 BCE, as illustrated by the Ceide Fields.
The Ceide Fields, the oldest known farming fields in the world, reflect the establishment of a permanent community around 3500 BCE, showcasing early agricultural practices.
By c. 2000 BCE, Irish societies had advanced to metalworking, with copper and bronze replacing stone tools, marking a significant cultural transition in ancient Ireland.
The contributions of the Celts around 500-300 BCE integrated iron into Irish metallurgy, establishing the region's historic reputation for exceptional metalworking by the time of Saint Patrick.
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