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Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub

The Courthouse was built in 1801 on the commission of Lord Headfort. It was designed by the prominent Irish architect, Francis Johnston who also designed the General Post Office, Nelson’s Pillar, Townley Hall and the East Gate entrance to Slane Castle. When first built the downstairs was used as a courthouse and upstairs for entertaining local residents. In more recent years it was a local library.

Kells
Kells
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Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub Headfort Rd Kells, Co. Meath A82 RY62 (located opposite the Market Cross as one enters Kells from the Navan or Slane road)

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Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub c/o Kells MD Offices Headfort Place Kells, Co. Meath

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Park Rí, Destination Stop & Food Court

The name Park Rí comes from the local history of Meath being associated with the main power base of the High Kings of Ireland, Rí being the Irish word for King.  

Park Rí is a Destination Stop & Food Court located in the historic town of Kells.  It offers locals and visitors to Kells a place to enjoy freshly prepared good food in a relaxed family atmosphere for day-time and evening dining that includes a fully licensed restaurant.

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Kells
Kells
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Cavan Road, 
Kells, 
Co. Meath, 
A82 E7F3

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Headfort Arms Hotel

Celebrating 50 years at the helm in 2022, The Duff family welcomes you to their 4-star hotel in the heritage town of Kells in the heart of the Boyne Valley and Ireland's Ancient East. Located only 35 minutes from Dublin Airport, the Headfort offers the perfect base for exploring the lush green landscape of the surrounding region.

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Kells
Kells
+353 (0) 46 9240063
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Headfort Place,Kells Co. Meath

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Hideaway at Foxhollow

Hideaway at Foxhollow is a luxury self-catering farmhouse with welcome hamper and stoves lit on arrival, awaiting our guests in the heart of Co Meath between Kells and Athboy a perfect location to visit the Boyne Valley region .

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Self Catering Accommodation
Kells
Kells
+353 (0) 46 943 4042 / 87 851 8553
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Fordstown, Kells, Co. Meath

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Tom Blake House

Tom Blake House is situated in the historic town of Kells, 45 minutes from Dublin. It's in a beautiful part of Ireland, with the Boyne Valley close by and the history of Ireland represented all around. A warm welcome awaits each and every guest along with the finest in comfort and dining. Tom Blake House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Bed & Breakfast
Kells
Kells
087 1091252 / 087 7189507
tomblakehouse@gmail.com

Bective Street
Kells
Co. Meath 
A82 V3K0

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Vanilla Pod Restaurant at the Headfort Arms Hotel


The colourful window boxes alone would draw you into this sleek minimalist restaurant, where the menu emphasises international dishes and spicy flavours. Speciality Cuisine: Modern European cuisine, Fish Specials.

Irish Lamb dish at the Vanilla Pod
Shrimp dish at the Vanilla Pod
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Kells
Kells
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The Headfort Arms Hotel Kells Co. Meath

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Kells Historic Trail

In the ninth century, Kells was known as ‘Áinius Érenn’ or ‘The splendour of Ireland’.

The town will be forever associated with the illuminated gospels that originated here over 1200 years ago. Even then, Kells was a renowned centre of learning and enlightenment thanks to the influence of St Colmcille who founded a monastic settlement here in the sixth century.

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Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub

Headfort Rd Kells

Co. Meath

A82 RY62

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Kells Town & Monastic Sites

The heritage town of Kells contains many fine examples of early medieval Christian architecture.

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Kells
Kells
(046) 924 7508

For tourist information, brochures and more see:
Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub
Headfort Rd Kells, Co. Meath A82
RY62
(located opposite the Market Cross as one enters Kells from the Navan or Slane road)

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From Dublin take the M3 motorway, Exit 10 for Kells South, alternatively take the N3 North through Navan, follow the main road till you enter Kells town.

Via M1 Motorway or Drogheda: From the M1 (this road is tolled) coming from Belfast, take the exit for junction 10, take the N51 exit to Slane/Drogheda North. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N51 headed for Slane. If coming from Drogheda take the N51 headed towards Slane also. Head west on Main Street/N51 toward Churchlands, Continue to follow N51, Turn right onto R163, Turn left to stay on R163, Turn right onto R162, Take the 1st left onto R163. You are entering Kells Town

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Kells Walk-About Tours

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Volunteers will take you on a free walking tour of their town. From the early medieval monastic site to the Georgian quarter, our volunteers will share with you the local stories and hidden gems of Kells, Co. Meath. Book your tour at Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub.

Historic Trails
Kells
Kells
+353 (0) 46 9247508
kellscourthouse@discoverboynevalley.ie

Kells Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub

Headfort Rd

Kells

Co. Meath

A82 RY62

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Kells, Colmcille and Ireland's greatest cultural treasure

Kells is synonymous with early Christian architecture and it remains one of Ireland's greatest monastic settlements. Before the arrival of Christianity Ceanannas Mór, the Irish for Kells, meaning “great residence,” was a royal residence, likely on the nearby Hill of Lloyd, much like the famous Hill of Tara. It was't until the 6th century that Kells came to prominence as a monastic settlement. St. Colmcille or Columba was granted Kells by the then High King, Diarmuid MacCarroll, of the Uí Neill.

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