Kells Printing Works Heritage Tours and Demonstrations

What to Expect

The Kells Printing Works on Market Street was officially opened by Minister Dara Calleary on 2 June 2026 following an almost decade-long restoration costing EUR 1.8 million. The Victorian-era printworks once produced four local newspapers including the Meath Chronicle, whose origins in Kells date to 1897. The restored hub offers tours, talks, printing demonstrations, exhibitions, and hands-on workshops for visitors and school groups. It operates as a creative and educational hub at the heart of Kells heritage.

Good to Know

• Opened June 2026; now open to visitors year-round

• Tours and printing demonstrations available - check with the hub for session times

• Summer camps and school programmes also on offer

• Hinterland Festival (25-28 June) features additional workshops and talks at the Printing Works

• Located on Market Street, Kells, close to the monastic site

Getting There

The Kells Printing Works is on Market Street in Kells town centre, approximately 65km from Dublin on the N3. Bus Eireann services from Dublin stop near the town centre.