Everything you need to know for the Dublin Oasis Reunion Concert

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Planning to attend the Oasis reunion concert in Dublin’s Croke Park? Get ready for an unforgettable experience!  Whether you’ve been a fan since the ’90s or are just recently discovering the magic of this iconic band, Dublin is the perfect setting for this historic event. This guide will help you make the most of your […]
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Why have the books been removed from the Library at Trinity College Dublin?

An installation of Earth in the Long Room

The Old Library’s collections, spanning millennia, have been in our care for over 400 years. The Library now faces conservation challenges from both pollution and dust accumulation.There is also an urgent need to improve fire protection and environmental controls. This once-in-a-lifetime event is called the Old Library Redevelopment Project.The project is applying 21st century design […]
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The Extraordinary use of Snakes in the Book of Kells

A close up of intricate illustrations featuring 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

A close up of a lion with wings 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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