Ireland’s native goats date back to Bronze Age

In 1891, an estimated 282,000 old Irish Goats roamed the country. “This research is a huge milestone for the Old Irish Goat, ...

From the Late Bronze Age to today, the old Irish goat carries 3,000 years of Irish history

New research has revealed that the old Irish goat shares a 3,000-year genetic link with goats living in Ireland during the ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient DNA Reveals Old Irish Goat Breed Dates Back to Bronze Age

Ancient DNA shows an old Irish goat breed dates back to the Bronze Age, linking modern goats to animals raised in Ireland ...
Science Daily

Ireland’s Old Irish Goat has survived 3,000 years

The Old Irish Goat isn’t just part of folklore — it’s genetically linked to goats that lived in Ireland 3,000 years ago. Scientists analyzed ancient remains and discovered that today’s rare breed ...