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How did people cross to Ireland?
The story mentions a 'past land bridge' that allowed early humans to travel from Wales to Ireland. During ice ages, sea levels were much lower because so much water was locked up in glaciers. This exposed land that is now underwater, creating bridges between landmasses that allowed people and animals to migrate.
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