KELLS - A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & VISIT

• The rich Monastic legacy that lies in the centre of a vibrant community makes Kells quite special and unique
• Kells is part of the 'Boyne Valley Region', one of the Top 10 Destinations in Ireland, as marketed by Failte Ireland abroad
• Two world class golf courses around the beatiful Headford House and along the Blackwater river
• The Kells Blackwater river offers wonderful fishing and the local Anglers Association is one of the oldest clubs in the country, having been in existence since 1893
• We are an outstanding location for business; we have a state of the art Business Park with broadband and Bord Gais pipeline
• Kells is an excellent location for tourists; we’re 45 minutes from Dublin and offer a great central base for touring County Meath
• Availability of private and group guided tours around the town and its environs, led by experienced and knowledgable locals
• The family-run Headfort Arms Hotel is the 2010 Winner of The National Hotel & Catering Gold Medal Award
• Proximity to Dublin, with a regular bus service Kells is as accessible to the city centre as many of Dublin's suburbs, for work or a night out
• Sporting amenities – Kells has a wonderful array of facilities and clubs, including rugby, soccer, football, hurling, handball, tennis, pitch & putt, golf, swimming, karate and tennis
• Great primary and secondary schools, including Headfort Preparatory School and more recent addition of Iona College offering courses in business, healtcare and IT
• The UNESCO World Heritage Site Headfort House
• The unique Spire of Lloyd – our inland lighthouse!
• A vibrant arts & crafts scene – we have many very creative artists living and working locally, who came together recently to put on a wonderful art exhibition
• Causey Farm, Grangeclare Paddocks and Grove Gardens - three family-based rural businesses that offer a variety of fun activities for a variety of entertainment, tourism and educational programmes that attract everyone from school tours and hen parties
• The people – we have a great community spirit and lots of people who are willing to volunteer tirelessly for the good of Kells!