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 2019: 7 Days per week - 10.00am to last entry at 5.15pm with closure at 6pm.
2/4/2019
News that €148,000 has been allocated by Roscommon LEADER to renovate Boyle Courthouse has been warmly received by Boyle Courthouse Development Company. Dara Callaghan, a member of the group stated that a preferred contractor had already been identified and it’s hoped renovation work will start within weeks. The building dates back to the 1830s, and was closed as a courthouse in 2011. It is hoped that renovations will be comp..
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Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
