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Liber Hymnorum Éireannach a dó
Liber Hymnorum Éireannach a dó
This is a sample of a piece of manuscript taken from the ancient writings known as the Irish Liber Hymnorum. This manuscript, made of vellum, was a compilation of prayers and hymns written in Latin and Irish, which were cited in the early Celtic Church. It was written in the eleventh century. It contains 34 vellum folios and an additional 3 scraps of vellum bound in at the end. The initial letters of the hymns are decoratively illuminated for the fist 31 folios, after which the style becomes less decorative and is thought to be of a much later date. Ref: The Irish Liber Hymnorum edited from the Manuscripts with translation notes and glossary, by J.H. Bernard, D.D., and R. Atkinson, LL.D., Volume 1, Test and Introduction, London, 1898.
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Clogás ciorclach agus séipéil, Cluain Mhic Nóis.
Clogás ciorclach agus séipéil, Cluain Mhic Nóis.
This is a photo of the ruins of Teampull Finghin, part of the ancient centre of Celtic Christianity at Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly, in Ireland. The monastic settlement was founded by St. Ciaran around 548AD. A local prince, Diarmuid ua Cerbhaill assisted the saint to erect the monastery there, and when he was elected king shortly after, he endowed the monastery with valuable riches. It was here that the book of Dun Cow and other ancient manuscripts are believed to have been written. Like most monastic sites of the Early Christian period, it was plundered by the Viking raids of the 9th and 10th centuries and again by the English Crown in Tudor times. Today the remains of the church at Teampull Finghin can be seen with a round tower attached to it. It is uncertain as to whether the round tower was built before or after the church as both structures have been damaged and reconstructed after various raids. The tower measures at 48 feet high to the base of the cap and has a diameter of 12 feet 6 inches at ground level.
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Drawing of a public execution on Thomas Street, Dublin
Drawing of a public execution on Thomas Street, Dublin
Drawing of a public execution on Thomas Street, Dublin. This picture is showing the historical gallows outside St. Catherine's church where Robert Emmet was executed in 1798.
By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries
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Ferdia
Ferdia
Sketch depicts Ferdia and Cuchulainn in battle
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Photograph of Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
Photograph of Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
Photograph of Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin with details of a celtic cross headstone.
By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries
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Irisleabhar Priosúin Sheáin Mhistéil cuid a haon01
Irisleabhar Priosúin Sheáin Mhistéil cuid a haon01
Cover of book giving title 'Irisleabhar Priosúin Sheáin Mhistéil cuid a haon' and name of author
Public Domain
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Cuchulainn and Ferdia
Cuchulainn and Ferdia
Photo of statue of Cuchulainn and Ferdia in Ardee, Co. Louth. The statue displays Cuchlainn carrying the body of his best friend and foster-brother, Ferdia, whom he has just killed in battle.
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Photograph of Theatre Royal, Hawkins St., Dublin
Photograph of Theatre Royal, Hawkins St., Dublin
Photograph of Theatre Royal, Hawkins St., Dublin. This bulding has now been demolished.
By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries
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Queen's Theatre Dublin
Queen's Theatre Dublin
Drawing of the old Queen's Theatre, Dublin.
By kind permission of Dublin City Public Libraries
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Féilire na Gaedhilge 1907_01
Féilire na Gaedhilge 1907_01
A picture of two monks sitting facing one another, writing at their desks from the original cover of 'Féilire na Gaedhilge 1907'
Public Domain