Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 071 966 3242
Email: kinghouse@roscommoncoco.ie Website: www.visitkinghouse.ie
King House was built by Sir Henry King around 1730; it is a house of unique architectural and historical importance.
With the aid of exciting special effects and life size models in recreated scenes you are taken back through the long and compelling history of the house and the people who lived in the area. Every opportunity has been taken, with the use of interactive displays, to ensure that visitors, children and adults alike, are able to experience life as it was for the people who occupied the house and lived and work locally.
King House can be available all year round for groups over 20 or for functions/weddings/concerts etc.
Email: info@boylearts.com Website: www.boylearts.com
Boyle Civic Collection is now widely considered as a collection of paintings and sculptures by the very best of contemporary Irish artists. The acquisition of works commenced in 1990, and the ever-expanding collection now is in excess of 150 paintings and sculptures.
It is available for viewing in King House all year round (by prior appointment out side of season).
Grounds of King House, Boyle. Tel: 071 966 3033
Email: info@unabhan.ie Web: www.unabhan.ie
The award winning Courtyard Market / Boyle Farmers Market set in the sheltered walled courtyard grounds of King House provides an excellent range of local, wholesome and healthy produce. "It has proven to be one of the success stories of the North-West" as stated in The Bridgestone Irish Food Guide.
Boyle Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 10am - 2pm.
The market offers the customer the opportunity to talk first hand with the local growers and producers. Each week the market provides fresh, locally grown produce, including vegetables that are in season, organic meat & poultry, home bakes, fruit juices, jams, sauces, gluten & wheat free breads and fresh fish. In addition to food produce, the market often showcases local hand crafts and live music & entertainment.
Email: boylelibrary@roscommoncoco.ie Tel: 071 966 2800
Boyle town library is located in the basement of King House and originally would have been the kitchens, stores and servant quarters of the House. The original flag floor and barrel vaulted ceiling are still in place in this excellent facility. A comprehensive reference section within the library house many important local documents and books including the annals of Boyle, the annals of Lough Key, histories of the Earls of Kingston and the Connaught Rangers, Estate records from the Rockingham Demense and Griffiths Valuation in the reference section.
Open:
Tues & Thurs 1pm to 8pm
Wed, Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm
Closed Mondays
The Connaught Rangers museum is a unique display of donated artefacts and family mementos belonging to the soldiers who served in this famous Irish regiment before the foundation of the Irish state. King House is also home to the Connaught Rangers Association, an organisation dedicated to remembering this proud regiment. As well as taking part in memorial ceremonies the association provides genealogical support for ancestors of men who served with the Rangers.
Former President McAleese has kindly donated state gifts from her time as President of Ireland to the nation through the Office of Public Works for the enjoyment of the people of Ireland. Roscommon County Council is delighted to present the exhibition of these State Gifts at the historic King House in Boyle.
Maureen O’Sullivan was born just yards from King House as her father was a Captain in the Connaught Rangers. Follow this Hollywood icon’s journey from local girl to movie star. Maureen starred in 70 movies but is perhaps best known for her turn as Jane Parker in the Tarzan movies of yesteryear alongside Johnny Weissmiller. A true queen of the silver screen.
Grounds of King House, Boyle. Tel: 071 966 3033
Email: patricia@unabhan.ie Web: www.unabhan.ie
Úna Bhán Tourism offers you local knowledge and a tourism service to help make your trip as enjoyable and fun as possible! They can help you to find the right holiday to best suit your needs, tell you about any special offers/packages that may be available, what you can do and what you can see while you are here.
You will be spoilt for choice with the exciting selection of attractions, activities and accommodation there is on offer in Boyle and County Roscommon. Úna Bhán Tourism can give you information on both guided walking holidays and self guided walking. The best places to fish, hire equipment and plan your angling holiday. Hidden jewels and well worth a visit in the area include Carrowkeel Megalithic Tombs which pre-date Stonehenge, Ireland's only Tree-canopy walk & Zipit Forest Adventures located in Lough Key Forest Park.
Located in the Grounds of King House, Úna Bhán Tourism is also home to a traditional Craft Shop. They are are proud to support over 50 local producers of handmade crafts and gifts. Showcasing and celebrating locally produced arts & crafts, artisan products, local interest books, maps and tourist information. Shop online for local traditional and unique crafts & gifts on an easy, safe and secure online shop now by clicking here.
Discover Boyle are proud to present ‘Fir na Búille’, the follow up to the hugely successful ‘Mná na Búille’. Fir na Búílle, translates to the Men of Boyle and this book is filled with memories and stories of fourteen men from the Boyle community. The book is a celebration of culture and creativity; the stories reflect on the mens time growing up in the Boyle community s..
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Boyle, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
