The Dolmen located outside Boyle, Co.Roscommon, is a fine example of a portal dolmen, and was built before 2000BC. The word “dolmen” is Celtic in origin and means “stone table”. The great capstone, 4.5m x 3m wide, is one of the largest to be seen in Ireland.
Find it by taking the R294 for 5km (3 miles) from Boyle. Continue under railway bridge and on your right there is a gate into a field. This field is privately owned and one should seek permission before entering and should only be accessed with care via the gates at the railway crossing provided by Iarnrod Eireann.
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
