10 things you need to know about the Book of Kells

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

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