“Recommendations were put forward for reforming Trinity’s commercial strategy at a meeting of the University Board last December, and included recommendations for the potential development of the sports grounds in Santry and expanded commercial use of the Book of Kells …” (more)
[University Times, 6 March]
“Trinity College Dublin welcomed the 10-millionth visitor to the old library and Book of Kells visitor centre yesterday. English tourists Robbie Howatson, his parents Ian and Jan and sister Rosina were welcomed yesterday by the librarian, Robin Adams …” (more)
[Irish Times, 8 August]
“The 10 millionth visitor to the Old Library, Trinity College Dublin since the creation of its visitor centre in 1992 was welcomed on August 8th by the Librarian, Mr Robin Adams. The Old Library and Book of Kells is one of Ireland’s major tourist venues …” (more)
[Trinity College Dublin, 8 August]
“It’s the heritage argument that won’t go away. The Kells Tourism Forum has delivered its most emphatic message yet to Trinity College Dublin that it wants the Book of Kells returned to the town …” (more)
[Una Mullally, Irish Times, 1 September]
“Trinity College Dublin has been told the town of Kells in Co Meath ‘wants the Book of Kells back’. A new forum comprising local people from the medieval town yesterday started a campaign to have TCD release one of the four volumes of the Book of Kells and allow it to go on display in Kells …” (more)
[Elaine Keogh, Irish Times, 31 August]
“Ireland’s top university has rejected renewed efforts in the 40-year battle to have the priceless Book of Kells returned to its home town. Trinity College Dublin has dismissed the latest attempts by campaigners to strike a deal to share the world-renowned ancient manuscripts …” (more)
[Independent, 30 August]
“A campaign has got under way in Kells to secure the return of one of the four volumes of the famous Book of Kells. Campaigners say that the Co Meath town is the rightful home for at least some of the book. However, Trinity College in Dublin where it is currently housed has already rejected the town’s request …” (more)
[RTÉ News, 30 August]
“The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are shown the Book of Kells, an 8th-century illuminated book of the four Gospels, as well as the College Harp …” (more, video)
[Daily Telegraph, 17 May]
“It’s probably not what the Columban monks had in mind as they slaved by candlelight over the manuscript that was to become the Book of Kells in the year 800, but visitors to the books exhibition in Trinity College may soon be able to buy Book of Kells-branded soaps, perfumery, cosmetics and even beer …” (more)
[Harry Leech, Independent, 20 March]
“Kells Heritage Centre in Co Meath has closed due to financial constraints and its future is uncertain. But if Trinity College Dublin committed to providing Kells with a volume of the famous Book of Kells for the main tourist season next year, it would ensure the reopening and survival of our centre. Since 1953 the Book of Kells has been bound in four volumes. Two volumes are on public view in Trinity, one opened to display a major decorated page and the other to show two pages of script. Approximately 500,000 people pay Trinity College to see the book each year …” (more)
[Sarah Reilly, Irish Examiner, 5 September]
