Kells, County Kilkenny

Kells, County Kilkenny

Infobox Irish Place
name = Kells
gaeilge =
crest

motto =
map

pin coords = left: 35px; top: 66px
north coord = 52.325 | west coord = 7.105 | irish grid =
area = | elevation =
province = Leinster
county = County Kilkenny
population =
census yr =
web = www.kilkennycoco.ie|

Kells is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is about 15km south of Kilkenny.

Kells Priory though in ruins, is one of the best preserved in Ireland.

Kilree round tower and 9th century high cross, said to be the burial place of Niall Caille, is located 4km southeast of Kells on the R697 road.

See also

* List of towns and villages in Ireland

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