Why did the Romans never invade Ireland???

By Roman definitions, it wasn't.

That clarifies it - but it had read like it was a comparison to other parts of Europe that were invaded.

They were barbarians at the edge of the known world. Warlike (especially in the Roman psyche, considering Roman accounts of Celtic peoples), uncentralized, and again not a profitable venture for the Romans to occupy and subjugate.

Wouldn't this have also applied to the island of Britain prior to Roman invasion?

I was only trying to make the point that whatever the reason for the lack of invasion or interest in Ireland likely had more to do with the state of the Roman Empire at the time and their difficulties in maintaining the territories they had under their control - than the issue that Ireland, alone, was somewhat unworthy of invasion or Roman interest.

I'm not sure if I'm stepping on some national pride here,

More trying to add some balance to the views expressed here. In my admittedly limited experience there is a tendency to be Anglo-centric or Brito-centric on the sub. But I could be wrong.

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