Kells
in Kilkenny of Leinster, Ireland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.541 and -7.273 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 32' 27" and W -7° 16' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
English, Irish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:46 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ireland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Ireland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ireland. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Touring Kells

Kells in Kilkenny (Leinster) with it's 281 residents is a town located in Ireland about 2,742 mi (or 4,412 km) west of Qeshlaq, the country's capital place.

Time in Kells is now 09:46 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Dublin with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports nearby Kells, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Ireland is Kilkenny Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne in a distance of 107 mi (or 172 km), North-East. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kilkenny, Waterford, Carlow, Cluain Meala and Portlaoise. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 966 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 69% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

9°C (49 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

MOUNT JULIET ESTATE

Address
3,4 mi
THOMASTOWN 1
1111 KILKENNY
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Newlands Country House

Address
2,9 mi
72 Halesworth Road
IP18 6NS Kilkenny
Ireland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Left Bank Pub in Kilkenny, Ireland

Published: April 28, 2011
Length: 38:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tomek Bialek

Left Bank Pub in Kilkenny, Ireland Video with 360 panoramic views showing Pub exterior and interior. http://www.leftbank.ie/


Wedding at Kilkenny Castle

Published: July 30, 2010
Length: 03:21 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: 32newsireland

Wedding at Kilkenny Castle.


Kilkenny Castle, Ireland

Published: May 13, 2013
Length: 47:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Siim V

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Team Dynamics Kilkenny

Published: March 26, 2010
Length: 30:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TEAMD495

Team building and fun games to do in Kilkenny.


County Kilkenny, The Medieval City

Published: June 10, 2014
Length: 30:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: James Creaney

Buskers/town life and a 12th century castle in the Sun.


Landing at Kilkenny

Published: September 05, 2011
Length: 50:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Billy Canning

Landing at Kilkenny Airfield Runway 27. 10th July 2011 TB9 Recreational Flying Club EI LEM.


A HD video tour of Kilkenny City, Ireland

Published: May 11, 2011
Length: 29:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IrelandsBestHotels

Ireland's Best Hotels (http://www.irelandsbesthotels.net brings you on a short HD tour of Kilkenny City, one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations.


Nusquam - Teatro do Mar @ Kilkenny Arts Festival 2009

Published: August 12, 2009
Length: 22:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: giadaadaig

WARNING SPOILER: clip of the last 8mins of "Nusquam", the performance by Teatro do Mar (Portugal) @ Kilkenny Castle (Ireland) during the annual Kilkenny Arts Festival 2009.


St Patrick's Day Parade Kilkenny 17/3/12 (Full HD)

Published: March 22, 2012
Length: 50:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rue Papped

http://www.facebook.com/KilkennyEvents St Patrick's Day Parade, Kilkenny, Ireland 17/3/12.


Landing at Kilkenny

Published: April 14, 2009
Length: 24:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: airoshane

Landing at kilkenny airfield ireland... In winter. A bit soft. C172-S EI-DDX.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kells Priory

Kells Priory is one of the largest and most impressive medieval monuments in Ireland. The Augustine priory is situated alongside King's River beside the village of Kells, about 15 km south of the medieval city of Kilkenny. The priory is a National Monument and is in the guardianship of the Office of Public Works. One of its most striking feature is a collection of medieval tower houses spaced at intervals along and within walls which enclose a site of just over 3 acres .

Located at 52.5383, -7.26694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Christian monasteries in the Republic of Ireland, Archaeological sites in County Kilkenny, Buildings and structures in County Kilkenny, Religion in County Kilkenny, Ruins in the Republic of Ireland, Former populated places in Ireland, National Monuments in County Kilkenny

Danesfort CLG

Danesfort is a County Kilkenny based Gaelic Athletic Association club that competes in the Kilkenny Intermediate Championship. The club's pitch is located about 4 miles south of Kilkenny city on the Waterford Road. The club was founded in 1922 and incorporates a broad area south of Kilkenny city, encompassing Danesfort itself as well as Burnchurch, Cuffesgrange and part of Kells. Current Chairman of the Club is Martin Tynan.

Located at 52.5822, -7.2455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kilkenny

Dunnamaggin GAA

Dunnamaggin is a Gaelic Athletic Association club situated in the south of County Kilkenny, Ireland. The club was founded in 1897, but had to wait ninety-four years for its first senior county title, taking home the junior trophy in 1994. Despite being based in one of the smallest parishes in the county, many Dunnamaggin hurlers have gone on to play with the Kilkenny intercounty team. The club also managed to win the senior title in 1997.

Located at 52.5024, -7.28913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gaelic Athletic Association clubs in County Kilkenny, Hurling clubs in County Kilkenny

Burnchurch Castle

Burnchurch Castle, a National Monument, is a well-preserved 15th century Norman tower house with a round gate tower, situated in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Burnchurch Castle and tower, along with the Church of Ireland church, and the lime trees became a National Monument in 1993. It is said to have been built and owned by the Fitzgeralds of the house of Desmond in 15th century and continued to be occupied until 1817.

Located at 52.5759, -7.29692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in County Kilkenny, National Monuments in County Kilkenny


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kells, Ceanannas