| County Roscommon |
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Boyle - FIELD
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Information The Tourist Office (call 966 2145 for information) is
located at the corner of Military Rd and Main St and has the following
opening times: 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday from June to mid-September. |
Accommodation_Roscommon
Sightseeing and Visiting:
Cistercian Boyle Abbey (call 966 2604 for
information) was founded in the 12th century by monks from Mellifont
(county Louth). It was once a fort when in the 17th century military
forces occupied the abbey.
King House Interpretive Centre (call 966 3242 for information or send
an e-mail to kinghouseboyle@hotmail.com) is a hands-on museum which
will delight both adults and children. Another interpretive Centre is
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southwest of Boyle: the Douglas Hyde Interpretive Centre
(call 094-987 0016 for information). Drumanone Dolmen is one of the
largest of the country and dates back to 2,000 BC, if not earlier.
A great place for walking or for a day out with a picnic, Lough Key
Forest Park (call 966 2363 for information) covers 290 hectares. There
is a number of islands on the lake, where ruins can be seen. Located in
a breathtaking scenery above Lough Allen, the Arigna Mining Experience
(call 964 6466 for information or visit www.arignaminingexperience.ie)
provides information on the bad working conditions of minors in the
area. The Arigna Miners Way and historical trail (call 964 6702 for
information) retraces the route that was taken by miners going to work. |
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