Trinity College Library and the Book of Kells

One of the most sought after tourist destinations in Dublin is Trinity College Library and the exhibit of the Book of Kells, produced by Celtic Monks in 800 AD.  All 680 pages survive today and several are on exhibit.  The book contains the Gospels from the New Testament in Latin and are highly illustrated.

The Library itself is quite an attraction with many rare, old volumes on exhibit.  We could take photos of these, but not the Book of Kells.  The library holds all copyrighted written materials from Ireland and the UK---encompasses over 5 million volumes.  Authors and publishers are bound by statute to place copies of their work in the library.

       1704 Celtic Harp

        Long Hall of Trinity Library

      One of the many manuscripts on exhibit.