Pre-Christian Ireland
Pagan
This is the name of the hairstyle a monk had
Tonsure
The name of a tall building used for storage, for ringing bells for prayer, and for safety
Round Tower
When someone cannot read, write, or spell
Illiterate
The name of a famous manuscript kept in Trinity College Dublin
The Book of Kells
How many main religious festivals did Celts have?
Four: Samhain (beginning of winter, around Nov 1), Imbolc (start of spring, around Feb 1), Beltane (start of summer, around May 1), and Lughnasadh (start of harvest, around Aug 1)
This is the name of the first Christian missionary to Ireland
Palladius
This is where monks slept
Bee Hive Huts
Manuscripts were made out of this
Vellum
Intricate gold wiring found on metalwork
Filigree
This was the name of pre-Christian priests in Ireland
This is the name of a monk who writes manuscripts
Scribe
Where monks ate together
Refectory
The Land of Saints and Scholars
High Cross
A goddess who was worshipped in pre-Christian Ireland
Brigit/Brigid
This is the name of the head monk in a monastery
Abbott
Where manuscripts were copied
Scriptorium
The name given to people from Ireland who emigrated and live abroad
The Irish Diaspora
This was used to hold wine during mass
A Chalice
This is a place in Ireland that was used for religious festivals in pre-Christian Ireland
The Hill of Tara
A missionary who travelled abroad from Ireland to spread Christianity
Columbanus or Colmcille
Skellig Michael
An example of conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland
The Troubles
What did monks use to write?
quills or reeds