The 1,200-year-old artifact has been on display at Trinity College Dublin since the mid-19th century
A campaign is calling for the Book of Kells to be returned to the Meath town.
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at the Book of Kells exhibition at Trinity College during their visit to Dublin in July 2018. Image: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo Mr McGrane said he would like see a"purpose-built monastery of the period" erected to house the historic book.
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