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3About Kells
Kells sits about 67km northwest of Dublin just off the M3 motorway, making it handy for day trips or exploring County Meath's historical sites. The town grew around a monastery founded by Scottish monks in 804 AD and gave its name to the famous Book of Kells manuscript. You can walk between the heritage center in the old courthouse and the ancient round tower in minutes, taking in the elaborately carved high crosses and St Columba's House along the way. The medieval street layout is still intact, and there's good electric vehicle charging throughout the area.
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Kells is in Ireland, at 53.727, -6.876 - about 19 km north-west of Navan.
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2Race a karting track in Kells
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Kells.
Kells Grand PrixEasyPlay a pub crawl round in Kells
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Kells. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Kells?
The closest airport to Kells is Dublin Airport, 68 km (about 51 min by car).