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The arms were officially granted on May 10, 1978. | The arms were officially granted on May 10, 1978. | ||
Kells is world famous for the Book of Kells, a 680 page illuminated manuscript now in the library of Trinity College, Dublin. The cross in the arms is derived from the Carpet Page (Folio 33r) of the Book. | |||
The bordure of masonry shows that Kells became an important walled town. The use of sanguine in the arms is unique in Irish civic arms. | |||
The motto – which translates as “The Pleasure of Ireland” – also refers to the Book of Kells.' | |||
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[[Literature]] : | [[Literature]] : Info from Kells council (through Lawrence Jones) | ||
[[Category:Irish municipalities]] | [[Category:Irish municipalities]] | ||
[[Category:Meath]] | [[Category:Meath]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1978]] | [[Category:Granted 1978]] | ||