The sub-style of uncial that seems to have taken hold in Ireland is known as Half-Uncial (it had a rather unique G). When Christianity came to Ireland, so did Latin and uncial scripts.

There were even Greek uncials, for instance. Since the Roman Empire was so broad, Uncial hands differ according to region. Uncial hands were a style of writing used during the late Roman Empire, from ca.

While the Irish language may traditionally be set with Irish typefaces, not all uncials are Irish. Half-Uncial writing exercise, Spring 2005.