The Extraordinary use of Snakes in the Book of Kells

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 […]
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Get inspired by the Animals in the Book of Kells

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 […]
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Keeping The Books – Daily talks in the Long Room

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 […]
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