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world’s most famous medieval manuscript. The ninth century book is a richly decorated copy of the four Gospels.
www.tcd.ie
NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF IRELAND
KILDARE STREET, DUBLIN 2
Discover more about life in Ireland
from the past 2,000 years through fascinating finds and the nation’s archaeological treasures. These include the most famous of Ireland’s crafted artefacts, the Ardagh Chalice and the Tara Brooch, dating from the 12th and eighth centuries respectively; stunning jewellery and decorative objects created by Celtic Artisans in the Iron Age. Another highlight is the collection of Iron Age ‘bog bodies’ in the Kingship and Sacrifice exhibit which displays four figures in varying states of preservation dug out of Irish bogs. Ireland’s National Museum is split over three different sites, each catering for a different element of history.
www.museum.ie
DUBLIN CASTLE
DAME STREET, DUBLIN 2
First constructed in the early 13th century on the site of a Viking
settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. Now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction, highlights include the 13th century record tower, the largest visible fragment of the original Norman castle and the State Apartments, once the residence of English viceroys and now the focal point for government ceremonial functions, including the inauguration of Ireland’s presidents. The newest developments for visitors are the Undercroft, and excavation site on the grounds where an early Viking fortress stood, and The Treasury Building, built between 1712 and 1715, believed to be the oldest surviving purpose-built office building in Ireland. It houses a new visitor centre in its vaulted basement.
www.dublincastle.ie
BOOK OF KELLS
TRINITY COLLEGE, COLLEGE GREEN, DUBLIN 2
The Book of Kells Exhibition is a must-see for all visitors to Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin City, a walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed. The library is home to the Book of Kells, and other treasured manuscripts and books like the Book of Armagh. The Book of Kells is Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure and the
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