Kells Priory is one of the largest and most impressive medieval monuments in Ireland. The ruins of this Augustine priory are found in Kells County Kilkenny.
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Kells Priory is one of the largest and most impressive medieval monuments in Ireland.
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Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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Last checked 24 May 2026, 11:09.
Site accessible all year. Self-guided visits only from 01 September. Specific daily opening times not provided by official source. Site accessible 24/7 for self-guided exploration. Guided tours historically offered Wednesday-Sunday 09:30-17:00 (last tour 16:00) but status varies by season.
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