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
Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ will be performed in Cleen Hall, Knockvicar, Boyle on December 28th and 29th. The show, which is adapted and directed by Gary Lydon, will commence on Saturday 28th at 8pm and Sunday 29th at 3pm and 8pm. This is Gary’s first stage adaptation and is a modern re-working with audience participation and live acoustic music, suitable for all ages. The cast includes Gary Lydon, James and Sea..
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Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
