Kells Historic Trail

Kells, or Ceanannas Mór, meaning Great Fort, was known to be a royal residence before St. Colmcille established a religious settlement in Kells in 550. It is considered by many historians to be one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. A walk through the town will lead visitors to realise that its physical treasures are the monastic layout of the town. The trail commences at the Town Hall and Tourist information point (located beside the Headfort Arms Hotel at Headfort Place) where you will find parking.

The walk takes approximately 60 minutes and profiles the following points:

1. Old Courthouse
2. Market Cross
3. St. John's Cemetery
4. Town Hall
5. Parnell Gardens
6. Oliver Usher's Auction Rooms
7. Monastic Site
8. St. Columcille's House
9. Churchyard Wall
10. Bective Square
11. Presbyterian Church
12. Columcille's Well
13. Spire of Lloyd
14. Waterworks
15. Headford House

Details of map collection: Download Kells Historic Trail Map http://www.discoverboynevalley.ie/downloads