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 is Open Again – Shop Local – Over 40 Businesses in Boyle participated in a Health and Safety Workshop and Webinar over the last week in preparation to re-open their premises over the coming days and weeks. The workshops were jointly funded by Boyle Chamber of Commerce & Boyle Town Team supporting the safety and welfare of employers, employees, customers and visitors. The Chamber and Town Team wish all business..
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Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
