Boyle Abbey
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About this place
Boyle Abbey (Irish: Mainistir na Búille) is a ruined Cistercian friary located in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. It was founded by Saint Malachy in the year 1161 but not consecrated until 1218 (work was interrupted by the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and it was burned in 1202.).
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Visitor Information
- Admission
- Paid
- Accessibility
- Accessible
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
- Access
- Customers only
Getting There & Parking
Boyle Abbey is located in County Roscommon, roughly 119 km (1h 45m drive) from Galway and 193 km (2h 50m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 68 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Connaght Rangers (0.3 km away).
Galway119 km
~1h 45m driveLimerick189 km
~2h 45m driveDublin193 km
~2h 50m drive
Nearest car park
68 m from landmark
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