Kells

如何抵達

Kells is 25 km northwest of Dublin Airport (DUB IATA). By road follow M3. Kells lost its railway in 1963. Bus Éireann runs frequently from Dublin:

109 from Dublin Busáras via Drumshaughlin and Navan to Kells, taking two hours, hourly daily 7AM-12:30PM. At night use the 109A. 109A from Dublin Airport via Ashbourne, Ratoath, Dunshaughlin and Navan to Kells. It runs hourly 24 hours, and 12:30AM-0:30AM it starts from city centre. 109X from Dublin Busáras via Glasnevin and Navan to Kells (90 min), continuing to Carnaross, Virginia and Cavan Town. It runs hourly, daily. Bus 108 runs from Bailieborough via Mullagh and Moynalty, with 3 M-Sa, taking 30 min. Bus 187 runs from Oldcastle via Mount Nugent, Ballyjamesduff and Virginia, with 4 M-Sa, taking just under an hour. For route maps and stop locations enter the route number into the TFI route mapper. Kells doesn't have a bus station. The main stop is called 1 Parochial House on timetables, east end of Kenlis Place. Most buses continue west to the retail strip along Cavan Road R147.

當地交通

Walk, the town is compact. Taxis in town are Lynch Taxis ☏ +353 87 747 8826, John's Cabs +353 46 924 9353 and Kells Taxi Cabs ☏ +353 87 250 4242.

必看景點

Courthouse Tourism and Cultural Hub, Old Courthouse, Headfort Rd (opposite the Market Cross as you enter Kells from the Navan or Slane road). M-F 9AM–1:30PM, 2-5PM; Sa 9AM–1:30PM, 2-4PM. Among the various relics of the town, there's a copy of the Book of Kells. The Market Cross outside is richly decorated. For centuries it stood at the town crossroads — it was used as a gibbet for the rebels of 1798 — but was felled by a reversing bus in 1996. So it was repaired and placed here, beneath an awning that (appropriately) looks like a bus shelter. (updated Apr 2021) 1 Abbey of Kells, Cannon St. The Abbey site is now the Church of Ireland Church of St Columba. It was founded around 804 AD by monks fleeing Viking raids on Iona, who may have brought the Book of Kells — there are several rival theories about this. Kells also came under attack, and the Book was stolen in 1007, but recovered with its gold and bejewelled covers ripped off. The monastery was downgraded to a parish church at the Dissolution but the Book remained here until 1654, when Cromwell was the threat; it was then taken to Dublin for safekeeping where it's on display in TCD Library. Kells Crozier, of unclear provenance but likely 10th century, is in the British Museum in London. What's still here is a sturdy Round Tower, 30 m high but missing its conical cap so it resembles a factory chimney, and several Celtic High Crosses. Best preserved of these is the Cross of Patrick and Columba by the tower, with inscriptions and Biblical scenes. (updated Apr 2021) 2 St Columb's House (St Colmcille's House), Church Lane (north side of St Columba's church graveyard). A small stone-roofed Oratory probably from 10th century. An Oratory was where monks chanted prayers for the illustrious dead, such as former abbots and St. Columb. There's a ladder up to a loft, the monks' sleeping quarters. The Oratory is kept locked, ask around for access. (updated Apr 2021) 3 Spire of Lloyd, Commons of Lloyd (off R163). This tower was b

體驗活動

Club Active on Church Lane has a gym with fitness classes. Minimum membership is one month. 1 Swimming Pool, Navan Rd, Kells A82 KD62. Council-run pool. (updated Apr 2021) 2 Headfort Golf Club 1 km east of town has two 18-hole courses.

購物

The retail strip is along Cavan Rd R147 leading northwest, with Supervalu after 200 m (M-F 8AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 9AM-8PM) and Aldi further along (M-F 9AM-10PM, Sa Su 9AM-9PM). For retail options visit KellsAwaits.ie

美食

The Round Tower, Farrell St A82 N9K4, ☏ +353 46 924 0144. M-Th 10:30AM-11:30PM, F Sa 10:30AM-:30AM, Su 12:30-11PM. Family-friendly pub serves trad Irish fare. (updated Apr 2021) Vanilla Pod is within Headfort Arms Hotel, see Sleep; it gets good reviews for quality and selection. It's open M-Th 5-10PM, F Sa 5-11PM, Su 12:30-9:30PM. Fifty 50, 80 Bective Street, Townparks, Kells, Co. Meath A82 VY50, ☏ +353 46 924 7780. (updated Feb 2025)

飲品與夜生活

Cross St into Farrell St is the main pub strip, with Smith's, The Chaser, McGee's, The Sheeney, O'Connor's, Blackwater Inn and The West Way. JJ Maguire and The Carrick House are a little way west.

住宿

1 Headfort Arms Hotel, Headfort Place, Kells A82 C2D1, ☏ +353 46 924 0063. 45-room hotel with lounge bar, Kelltic Bar and Vanilla Pod restaurant, gets good reviews for comfort and food. B&B double €120. (updated Apr 2021) Farrelly's Townhouse at 2 John St was renovated in 2021. Double (room only) €80. 2 Teltown House, Teltown C15 X302 (6 km south of Kells), ☏ +353 87 665 9022. Welcoming 3-room B&B in converted farmhouse. (updated Apr 2021)

順遊推薦

Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park towards Drogheda is a collection of astronomically-aligned megaliths dating back to 3200 BC. Oldcastle is surrounded by prehistoric sites, the best being Loughcrew Cairns. Cavan Town to the north is in the drumlin country, with islet-studded lakes.