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 a recent sunny fall afternoon when I visited Kells, though, you wouldn’t suspect anything was out of the ordinary.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 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

The Tara Brooch can be seen in the Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin, and the Book of Kells in Trinity College, in the same city.

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