King House was built by Sir Henry King around 1730, it is a house of unique architectural and historical importance. Situated beside the Boyle River, within the town of Boyle, it occupies land formerly controlled by the MacDermot clan and is the most important provincial town house in Ireland. Home of the Connaught Rangers regiment from 1788 and the Irish Army since then, recent extensive restoration has brought King House back to its former glory.

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.

Boyle Annual Arts Festival is held here throughout the end of July and/or beginning of August.With a numerours amount of varied events and exhibitions.
The impressive Boyle Civic Art Collection is on display to the public all year round.

Facilities
Fully wheel-chair accessible, self-guided tours every 5 minutes: French, German, Spanish and Italian translations, childrens workshops.
Restaurant,Una Bhan Tourism traditional craft shop, adjacent adventure playground and public park, coach / car parking, civic art collection & Tourist Information Office. Rooms for hire & conference facilities.

Up-coming events in King House
Easter weekend
Mon 13th April - Antiques Fair
Plans are underway for the King House Antiques Fair on Easter Monday, April 13th. As in previous years, the Antiques Fair takes place in the Long Gallery from 11am until 5pm. There is free admission to the Fair, although usual rates apply for tours of King House. More information and details of trade stand availability are available from Susan Gadsby at King House, on 071 9663242.The annual Antiques Fair will take place in King House, Boyle, admission Free