Kells Monastic Site

The monastic settlement of Kells was founded by St. Columba in the mid-6th century. The relics of St. Columba were relocated from Iona to Kells in 878AD. It is said that they were once held in St. Columb’s House/Cell. The first confirmed record of Kells Round Tower dates to 1076 as the King of Tara, Murchadh O’Melaghlin, was murdered there. The entrance doorway is 1.5m above ground level, is r...