That explains it…

Ever wondered about the 300-year gap in the list of notable Irish inventions? We've figured it out.

Looking at the Wikipedia entry for Irish inventions and discoveries, there appears to be something of a gap.

If we're to believe the author, nothing at all was invented between the 14th and 17th centuries, meaning that for 300 years, our minds were elsewhere.

Look closer...

*That* explains it.

(HAT TIP: Colourfulsynesthete via Reddit)