Kells, County Kilkenny
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| Kells Irish: Ceanannas | |
| County Kilkenny | |
|---|---|
 Main St, Kells | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | S493434 |
| Location: | 52°32’23"N, 7°16’24"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 274 |
| Local Government | |
| Dáil constituency: |
Carlow–Kilkenny |
| Website: | www.historickells.com |
Kells is a village in County Kilkenny, about nine miles south of Kilkenny, on high ground to the south of the Kings River. The village is in a townlandof the same name.
Kells Priory, though in ruins, is one of the best preserved in Ireland.
The Cotterell family were the leading landowners in Kells in mediæval times. One member of the family, Sir John, was executed for treason in 1346. On the other hand, his cousin Walter Cotterell (who died after 1388) was a valued servant of the Crown, who frequently sat as an extra judge.
Kilree round tower and 9th century high cross, said to be the burial place of Niall Caille, is located mile south of Kells.
The champion racehorse Red Rum was bred at Rossenarra stud in Kells.
References
- Ceanannas / Kells: Placenames Database of Ireland