Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 071 966 2604
Email: ceidefields@opw.ie Web: www.heritageireland.ie/en/west/boyleabbey
The Abbey is the daughter house of Mellifont, Co. Louth. Despite many mutilations due to several wars, it is still regarded as the finest of the Cistercian churches to survive in Ireland with the majesty of the south arcade unparalleled elsewhere in the country. An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local ruling family, the MacDermotts. A restored gatehouse of 16th / 17th century houses an exhibition. Conducted tours of the Abbey and grounds are available (restricted access for people with disabilities). School groups are very welcome but please contact the Abbey staff on the above contact details prior to visit.
Easter to end September (closes 25th ) 2019: 7 Days per week - 10.00am to last entry at 5.15pm with closure at 6pm.
Reopens 30th March 2020
Boyle to Lough Key Cycleway The mainly off road cycle path travels from Lough Key Forest Park to the First Gate of Rockingham before turning right down Drum road, across the Woodenbridge to meet up with the walkway along by the canal. From the Marina it heads into Boyle via the Woodenbridge and Sligo roads before crossing the N61 and into Boyle via Military Road. €500,000 was allocated to the project by Minister for Rural and Commun..
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Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
