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.

Question: What kind of items?
Self-contained rewrite: What kind of luxury items were imported to Gaelic Ireland from foreign lands?