The Romans didn't invade Ireland.
They are said to have had plans to do so but didn't go ahead.
They probably had trade alliances and social contacts with Ireland. It is very unlikely that some Irish mercenaries did not fight with the Roman army.
Given the close proximity between Britain and Ireland the Romans and Irish probably had a good knowledge of each other. Possibly the Roman administrators and military personell had reasons for not pushing their influences into Ireland on a scale parallelled elsewhere.
The culture, laws and traditions in Ireland remained untouched by Roman influences as did their religion. Ireland remained in the 'Iron Age' until around 450-500AD and their Druids remained influential until the advent of established Christianty in Ireland.
They are said to have had plans to do so but didn't go ahead.
They probably had trade alliances and social contacts with Ireland. It is very unlikely that some Irish mercenaries did not fight with the Roman army.
Given the close proximity between Britain and Ireland the Romans and Irish probably had a good knowledge of each other. Possibly the Roman administrators and military personell had reasons for not pushing their influences into Ireland on a scale parallelled elsewhere.
The culture, laws and traditions in Ireland remained untouched by Roman influences as did their religion. Ireland remained in the 'Iron Age' until around 450-500AD and their Druids remained influential until the advent of established Christianty in Ireland.