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Kells

British

/ kɛlz /

noun

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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Terry Cannon, 62, from Kells outside Ballymena, is waiting for a diagnosis for a stomach problem after experiencing internal bleeding.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

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

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

Both the "Book of Durrow" and the "Book of Kells" are to be seen in the Library of Trinity College, Dublin.

From Life of Saint Columba Apostle of Scotland by Forbes, F. A. (Frances Alice)

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