Located in the heart of the city centre in trinity college dublin, the exhibition displays the book of kells, a. The 9th century book is a richly decorated copy of the four gospels of the life of jesus christ. The magnificent book of kells is widely regarded as irelands most valuable national treasure. The book of kells is an early medieval illustrated manuscript of the four gospels from the new testament. It is the oldest university in ireland, founded in 1592 by queen elizabeth i, and is famous for its graduates such as swift, goldsmith, wilde and beckett. On most mondays, im at the two sylvias press office working, since friday, march th, i have been working from home. Irelands priceless book of kells has been damaged while being taken to australia, it emerged yesterday. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had.
The book of kells is irelands greatest cultural treasure and the worlds. This is a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of covid19. Universityschoolcorporate group tours may focus solely upon the college and its grounds or may be so organised as to include admission to the book of kells and old library exhibition. This decision has been made to protect the health and safety of our visitors and the university community. Please note, the latter option is only possible during the exhibition s opening hours. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin, ireland. Trinity college old library and book of kells exhibition. A volume of the 9th century manuscript is the centrepiece of an exhibition. You enter a room with large poster size copies of the book of kells and videos explaining more about it. Frequently asked questions about the book of kells faqs.