Comments by "Iain Mc" (@iainmc9859) on "The Origins of Indo-European DNA and the Yamnaya Culture…" video.

  1. As far as I know there is a high prevalence of R1b in early (medieval and earlier) Irish genes, with a later overlay of Norse, then Anglo-Irish.
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  2. There's something that still doesn't convince me about this R1b gene being specifically EHG/pastoralist. Its so prevalent in western ancient peoples I'm convinced we still have a piece of the DNA jigsaw missing; maybe its just a western bias mindset I can't shrug off.
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  3. Admixture is just the mixing of genetics from people of different geographical/ethic backgrounds. Ireland's been the target of multiple invasions/settlements, even though it is one of the furthest outposts of Europe. As you stated, Vikings, also Norman (often referred to as 'Old English' in Irish History), then the protestant plantations by Scots and English in the C16/17th are the major ones in the last two millennia. Scots and English are both more genetically diverse than Irish, just because they are closer to the European mainland. That 2% Norse in your DNA sounds about right for most Irish.  @Jinglylenny 
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  4. I never said it was more than a small percentage of genetics. Most Europeans carry R1b to a greater or lesser extent, the greater the further west you go. Basically that just means its a very old genetic grouping that has had less 'admixture' from other parts of the world. If you've really not come across Norse, Norman, Scots and English elements in Irish Culture and History I'd start with Wikipedia and work your way up; there's a lifetime of study ahead of you.  @Jinglylenny 
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  5. 'Overlay' as in veneer; not mostly, not mainly, not in the majority. The way you interpreted it is your opinion, not my intent or responsibility. Congratulations on being an Irish Citizen, being a British Citizen however does not make me an expert on the Empire. My knowledge of Irish and Celtic history only comes from having a B.A. Hons in it.  @Jinglylenny 
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