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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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Kearney and Haleigh Paxton, his girlfriend, put down the drinks they were enjoying at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub nearby in Post Alley, and made their way hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer.

From Seattle Times Aug. 25, 2023

MS argued that the development would have an adverse impact on nearby hills - Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and the Rhinns of Kells.

From BBC Aug. 21, 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

Kells was so often burned and so often plundered by the Northmen that it is a wonder how anything in it remains.

From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.

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