The Garland of Howth, also known as the Codex Usserianus Secundus, designated by r2 or 28 (in the Beuron system), is a fragmentary 8th to 10th century Latin Gospel Book in the possession of Trinity College Dublin as MS. 56 (A. IV.
[1] It was written at the monastery of Ireland's Eye, Dublin, and once kept in the nearby parish church of Howth.
[3] The manuscript is in fragmented condition, with two remaining illuminated pages decorated with interlace.
[1] The text of Matthew is Old Latin, similar to that in Codex Usserianus I.
The "garland" of its title is taken from a corrupted English form of Ceithre Leabhair, Gaelic for 'four books', i.e., a gospel.