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
The contracts for the redevelopment of the former Royal Hotel building in Boyle were signed today Wednesday December 16th in Aras an Chontae Roscommon. The multi million euro contract has been awarded to Cavan based company Elliott Properties Limited. The refurbishment, which is funded by the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF) from the Department of Rural and Community Development and Roscommon County Council is due to commence in m..
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Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
