 Ireland's culture comprises elements of the culture of ancient peoples, later immigrant and broadcast cultural influences (chiefly [[Gaels|Gaelic culture]], [[Anglicisation]], [[Americanisation]] and aspects of broader [[European culture]]).In broad terms, Ireland is regarded as one of the [[Celtic nations]] of Europe, alongside Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, [[Isle of Man]] and [[Brittany]].This combination of cultural influences is visible in the intricate designs termed "Irish [[Interlace (visual arts)|interlace]]" or "[[Celtic knot]]work."