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Although of little interest to the visitor, Kells is nonetheless the place of origin of the Book of Kells which is on exhibition at Trinity College in Dublin.
Sightseing and Visiting
Information can be obtained from the Tourist Office (call 046-9249336) which is open at the following times:
10am to 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday and 1.30 to 5.30 pm on Sundays from May to September
1 to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and 1.30 to 5pm on Sundays from October to April
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Centre (call 046- 9249336 for information) you will be able to view an audiovisual on the monastic era and a number of items on exhibit, amongst which a copy of the Book of Kells and various artefacts.
The Protestant Church of St Columba is located where the monastic settlement was. The site has a round tower as well as four high crosses (the West Cross, the North Cross, the Cross of Patrick and Columba and the East Cross). St Colmcille’s House, survivor of the monastic settlement, was probably a scriptorium.
The Market Cross, which is now located outside the heritage centre, is a 1000-year old monument which once stood in Cross St. The reason for it being moved is an unfortunate car accident as a motorist toppled it.
Around Kells, the Hill of Lloyd Tower has been nicknamed as ‘the inland lighthouse’. Near Oldcastle, the Loughcrew Cairns can be visited, on the summit of three of the Loughcrew Hills. Carnbane East and Carbane West are sites on which several carved stones can be admired.
Entertainment
The Blackwater Inn on Farrell St is a good spot if you are looking for regular Irish music sessions, while O’Shaughnessy’s on Market St is a popular pub for a chat. |
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