Who predicted that the book of kells would be stolen?

The prediction that the Book of Kells would be stolen is attributed to an Irish historian named John O'Donovan. In the mid-19th century, he expressed concerns about the safety of the manuscript due to its historical significance and value. His foresight highlighted the vulnerability of precious cultural artifacts, although the Book of Kells has remained in the care of Trinity College Dublin, where it is preserved and displayed.