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

Its origins are a mystery, but it was thought to have been made on Iona before being taken to Kells in Ireland by monks who survived a Viking attack on the Hebridean isle.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

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

Today, a famously haunted family-owned Irish bar and restaurant operates on the bottom floor, which legend says was once a crematorium, said Kells owner Patrick McAleese.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 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

He established the games that were held annually at Tailtean, near Kells, that were regularly celebrated down to the time of the Anglo-French invasion, in honour of his mother, whose name was Tailte.

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