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Boyle
Abbey
Abbeytown, Boyle
County Roscommon
Opening Hours:
April - 31st October 10.00
- 18:00
Tel:
00 353 ( 71) 96 62604
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Located
in Boyle town on the N4, stand the magnificent
restored ruins of the Cistercian Abbey founded
in 1161 by Maurice O’Duffy. The Abbey Church was
consecrated in 1220. It is of Romanesque and Gothic
design and despite being plundered on a number
of occasions, its architectural splendour makes
it one of the finest remaining examples of Medieval
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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
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An
impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery
which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage
of the local ruling family, the MacDermotts. Though
mutilated during the 17th and 18th centuries when
it was used to accommodate a military garrison, Boyle
Abbey nevertheless retains its ability to impress
the visitor as one of the most formidable of the early
Cistercian foundations in Ireland. A restored gatehouse
of 16th / 17th century houses an exhibition. Restricted
access for people with disabilities. Conducted tours
of the Abbey and grounds are available.
Watch out for a vey interesting
Lecture that will take place on Boyle Abbey at the
forthcoming Boyle Arts Festival 2009 www.boylearts.com
The
building had been restored with care by the Office
of Public Works.
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