Do Spanish people live in Ireland?

The Spanish population living in Ireland was predominantly female (60\%) in April 2016, the greatest margin between sexes of any of the nationalities profiled. There were 4,877 Spanish males living in Ireland, while there were over 7,000 Spanish females. 95 per cent of the Spanish population was aged under 50 years.

Did the Spanish colonize Ireland?

At the height of the Anglo-Spanish War the Spanish landed 3,500 troops in the south of Ireland to assist the Ulster rebel leader Hugh O’Neill, during the Nine Years’ War (1594–1603).

Did Spanish come to Ireland?

At the height of the Anglo-Spanish War the Spanish landed 3,500 troops in the south of Ireland to assist the Ulster rebel leader Hugh O’Neill, during the Nine Years’ War (1594–1603). This expedition also failed, and Spain and England concluded a peace in 1604.

Why do Spain and Ireland have such a good relationship?

It is also true that, both Spain and Ireland being traditionally Catholic societies, we have always had good relation with the Irish. Some Irish people left the island, fleeing from evil, Anglican England, and they settled in Spain. As far as I know, the only ally the Irish had in the XVI and XVII centuries was Spain.

How did the Irish get their allies in Spain?

Some Irish people left the island, fleeing from evil, Anglican England, and they settled in Spain. As far as I know, the only ally the Irish had in the XVI and XVII centuries was Spain. So, nowadays you can come across some Spaniards called O’Donovan, O’Donnell, etc.

Why are there so many Spanish people with Irish surnames?

That is why there are many Spanish people with Irish surnames.Not just because of the Third Carlist War but also the Wild Geese Irishmen who served in the Catholic armies of Austria,France,Italy and Spain.You will find their descendants in Madrid

What is it like to live in Ireland?

Ireland is a lovelly country but the best of it is the people. I used to say that Irish people are like Spanish under the rain…i found a very similar character between Irish and Spanish. Very good people, funny, polite and a willingness to help that i will never forget.