Kells

British  

/ kɛlz /

noun

1. a town in the Republic of Ireland, in Co Meath: The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the Gospels, was produced at the monastery here in the 8th century. Pop: 4421 (2002)

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Example Sentences

News broke that Trinity had demanded a heavy sum from the student union after protests had blocked tourist access to the Book of Kells, a major attraction for paying visitors.

From New York Times • May 10, 2024

"On the sides is a spiral pattern recognisable from the Book of Kells or Lindisfarne Gospel," she said.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2023

At an election night party at Kells, an Irish pub downtown, Kettle said he expects a tight finish to the contested council race.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

Kells said she would home-school her child before letting her be held back a year because of a test.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

The celebrated Book of Kells is the autograph of St. Columba, and consists of a copy of the four Gospels.

From The Life of Saint Columba, Abbot, and Apostle of the Northern Picts by Anonymous