Boyle  Abbey

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.

Opening  times: 

Easter to end September 2019: 7 Days per week - 10.00am to last entry at 5.15pm with closure at 6pm.