Ireland has a long history dating back thousands of years with ancient sites like Newgrange from 3000 BC and Dun Aengus from 500 BC. St. Patrick brought Christianity in 500 AD and St. Brendan was a famous navigator. More recent history includes English rule starting in the 1500s under Henry VIII and Oliver Cromwell. The document provides driving routes along Ireland's scenic coastal roads in counties like Waterford, Kerry, Galway, and Antrim, as well as information on roads and motorbike racing events like the Isle of Man TT.