The poor scribes of yore who were spiritual calligraphers and illuminators of Ireland's most famous book ...

by Miles Murphy

The poor scribes of yore who were spiritual calligraphers and illuminators of Ireland's most famous book ...

If you are not familiar with the Book of Kells, sometimes called the world’s most famous book, this 8th century illuminated gospel is held by Trinity College Dublin, where it has lived permanently since being donated by the Bishop of Meath in 1661. Every day, two pages are on display to the public for a fee (book your visit online or be prepared for a considerable wait).

If you’re not able to see the manuscript in person, you can visit it online, in its entirety, ….