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The new Book of Kells Treasury and display case were unveiled in the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin today. The ninth century manuscript, one of Ireland’s greatest cultural treasures, will be showcased in all its magnificence in an exclusively designed case in the newly refurbished Treasury. It will provide an even more inspiring visitor […]

The Book of Kells is thrilled to have won a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for the 5th year in a row, which qualifies us for the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame! This prestigious accolade is a testimony to the passion and dedication of our front of house team, who welcome visitors […]

Due to popular demand, our Keeping the Books talks on preservation activities, will now run until 28 June 2019. Talks take place in the Long Room, from Monday to Friday at 3pm. They last 15 to 20 minutes and are free for ticket holders to the Book of Kells exhibition as well as Trinity College […]

For the second year in a row Trinity College Dublin has been inundated with hundreds of incredible pieces of creative writing and art for the annual,  nationwide, Book of Kells Creative Competition. The judges were astounded with the phenomenal talent that was shown by over 1,600 entries from budding artists and writers of all ages, […]

The use of animals in the Book of Kells is laden with symbolism. For example the snake was perceived as a symbol of Christ’s resurrection: it was ‘reborn’ when it shed its skin. Animals in the Book of Kells is theme for the Book of Kells Creative Competition 2018. People of all ages are invited […]

The theme of the Book of Kells Creative Competition 2018 is Animals in the Book of Kells.  Artists and writers are invited to get inspired by the animals that appear throughout the manuscript and give them a new interpretation. Why not get your creativity flowing by visiting the Book of Kells exhibition where you can view key pages […]

RTE News Anchor and Presenter, Sharon Ní Bheoláin, has joined the judging panel for The Book of Kells Creative Competition 2018. A Trinity graduate of Irish studies, Sharon speaking at the launch of the 2018 competition said: “During my college years I studied the beautiful texts and manuscripts of our early monks and scribes and […]

The Book of Kells Creative Competition 2018 has opened for entries and this year’s theme is animals in the Book of Kells. The deadline to enter is 30th November 2018 and the competition is open to all ages. There are two competition categories Art and Writing. If art is your passion you are invited to […]

Daily talks in the Long Room on preservation activities in the Old Library will take place every weekday at 3pm. Talks last 15 to 20 minutes and are free for ticket holders to the Book of Kells exhibition as well as Trinity College students and staff. What challenges and risks do the books in the […]