Secrets of the Book of Kells – from Columba to James Joyce St Columba Heritage Centre houses a rare facsimile of one of the most famous documents in the history of western culture – the Book of Kells. This book wasn’t written by Columba himself, but it bears all the hallmarks of a distinctly Columban
Learn how to copy Irish calligraphy and manuscript design: from the Cathach to the Book of Kells Venue: Aras Cholmcille, Long Tower Precinct, Derry Craft: Write and embellish like a scribe. Under the guidance of an experienced calligrapher and artist, we invite you to create your own keepsake written in the elegant ancient Irish script
We invite you to walk in the footsteps of the saint who changed the destiny of these islands forever. Our tours lead you deep into the sanctuary of St Columba’s Long Tower.
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