Conversation so far:
What was the economy like?
Gaelic Ireland was involved in trade with Britain and mainland Europe from ancient times, and this trade increased over the centuries.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
There are many passages in early Irish literature that mention luxury items imported from foreign lands, and the fair of Carman in Leinster.
What kind of items?
In the Middle Ages the main exports were textiles such as wool and linen while the main imports were luxury items.

Question: What else did Gaelic Ireland consist of?
Self-contained rewrite: Other than exports of textiles and imports of luxury items, what else did Gaelic Ireland's economy consist of?