Kells

Kells (Ceannanas M?r in Irish, meaning "Great Chief Abode") is a town in County Meath in Ireland. The town has a rich historic past: the Abbey of Kells, with its round tower, is associated with St Columba and with the Book of Kells, now kept at Trinity College Dublin.

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In 1152 the Synod of Kells completed the transition of the Irish church from a monastic church to the diocesan church that continues today.

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:See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland

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County Meath: County Meath (Contae na M? in Irish) is a county in the Republic of Ireland, often informally called The Royal County. The de facto county town is Navan, where the county hall and government is located, although Trim has a historical significance, including the location of the circuit court, Norman ...

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Kells related Images and Photos (experimental)

Book of Kells: T Letters

The Four Evangelists from a Facsimile Copy of the Book of Kells Pub. by Day and Son