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The Book of Armagh is a priceless manuscript written by the monastic scribe, Ferdomnach, in Armagh around the year 807 AD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1913 it was reproduced in a limited edition of 400 copies. To mark the centenary of this edition, Armagh Robisnon Library mounted this book exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Library marked the centenary for three reasons. First, the Book of Armagh is a tangible connection with the first centuries of Christianity in Ireland, and with the origins of Armagh as its ecclesiastical capital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, as Canon Fleming stated in his booklet: \u2018It is generally accepted that The Book of Armagh was most likely written in the ancient Abbey of St Peter and St Paul, which stood near the top of Abbey Street, \u2026\u2019 This would have been across the road from where Armagh Robinson Library now stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third reason is the connection with Dr William Reeves, a former Keeper of Armagh Public Library, antiquarian, scholar and bishop. Reeves carried out research over many years towards the publication of \u2018The Book of Armagh\u2019. Unfortunately, he died before the task was completed and his work was handed on to Dr. John Gwynn, Professor of Divinity at Trinity College, Dublin, who finalised the work for publication. Dr Gwynn spent more than twenty years on this work, which included a reproduction of the text in modern type, page by page, line by line, word by word and letter by letter. He also supplied a detailed introduction and appendices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Book of Armagh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Book of Armagh is a priceless manuscript written by the monastic scribe, Ferdomnach, in Armagh around the year 807 AD. It contains 6 pieces of writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n