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

ScienceDaily
Feb 26, 2026, 8:42 am59 pts
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 shares its strongest DNA ties with Late Bronze Age animals. The finding suggests an unbroken Irish lineage…

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