Kells

Kells (Ceannanas Mór 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.

Related Topics:
Irish - County Meath - Ireland - Abbey of Kells - Round tower - St Columba - Book of Kells - 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.

Related Topics:
1152 - Synod - Irish church - Monastic church - Diocesan church

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

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