The first Irish people were actually blue-eyed Black individuals with dark skin, according to research on ancient genetics. These hunter-gatherers arrived in Ireland around 10,000 years ago and thrived for 4,000 years before a new wave of early farmers with lighter skin migrated to the island. The interaction between these groups shaped the gene pool of modern Irish people, with traces of hunter-gatherer ancestry still present in early farmers. This history challenges common perceptions of the Irish and highlights the diverse origins of the population.
Scientists Reveal That the First Irish People Were Black with Blue Eyes
