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|name = Boyle |
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|gaeilge = Mainistir na Búille |
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|motto = |
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|map image = Ireland map County Roscommon Magnified.png |
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|pin coords = left: 51px; top: 24px |
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|north coord = 53.9667 | west coord = 8.3 | irish grid = G803019 |
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|area = | elevation = 83 m |
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|province = [[Connacht]] |
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|county = [[County Roscommon]] |
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|population = | town pop = 1,649 | rural pop = 562 |
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|census yr = 2002 |
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'''Boyle''' ({{lang-ga|Mainistir na Búille}}) is a town in [[County Roscommon]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. It is located at the foot of the [[Curlew Mountains]] near [[Lough Key]] in the north of the county. The renowned fishing lakes of [[Lough Arrow]] and [[Lough Gara]] are also close by. |
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The population of the town in [[2002]] was 2,205. It is the birthplace of actress [[Maureen O'Sullivan]] and actor [[Chris O'Dowd]]. |
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Boyle lies on the [[Rail transport in Ireland|railway line]] from [[Dublin]] to [[Sligo]], and the [[N4 road|N4]] Dublin-Sligo [[roads in Ireland|main road]] skirts the town. |
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==Boyle Abbey== |
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The Cistercian Monastery in Boyle, [[Boyle Abbey]], 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 is one of the best preserved structures of its type, and attracts many thousands of visitors per year. A restored gatehouse 16th/17th century vintage houses an exhibition. Guided tours are available. |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of towns in the Republic of Ireland]] |
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*[[List of Irish Towns with a Market House]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.iarnrodeireann.ie/your_journey/printed_timetable_pdfs/2007/dublin%20sligo%2007.pdf/Boyle Railway Station] |
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*[http://www.realboyle.com/ Town Website] |
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[[Category:Towns and villages in Roscommon]] |
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Knockvicar (Irish:Cnoc an Bhiocáire) is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. It is located at midway between Boyle and Carrick-on-shannon near Lough Key Forest Park in the north of the county. The renowned fishing lakes of Lough Arrow and Lough Gara are also close by. |
Knockvicar (Irish:Cnoc an Bhiocáire) is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. It is located at midway between Boyle and Carrick-on-shannon near Lough Key Forest Park in the north of the county. The renowned fishing lakes of Lough Arrow and Lough Gara are also close by. |
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Revision as of 09:26, 25 April 2007
Template:Infobox Irish Place Boyle (Irish: Mainistir na Búille) is a town in County Roscommon, Ireland. It is located at the foot of the Curlew Mountains near Lough Key in the north of the county. The renowned fishing lakes of Lough Arrow and Lough Gara are also close by.
The population of the town in 2002 was 2,205. It is the birthplace of actress Maureen O'Sullivan and actor Chris O'Dowd.
Boyle lies on the railway line from Dublin to Sligo, and the N4 Dublin-Sligo main road skirts the town.
Boyle Abbey
The Cistercian Monastery in Boyle, Boyle Abbey, 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 is one of the best preserved structures of its type, and attracts many thousands of visitors per year. A restored gatehouse 16th/17th century vintage houses an exhibition. Guided tours are available.
See also
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Knockvicar (Irish:Cnoc an Bhiocáire) is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. It is located at midway between Boyle and Carrick-on-shannon near Lough Key Forest Park in the north of the county. The renowned fishing lakes of Lough Arrow and Lough Gara are also close by.
It where the actress Maureen O'Sullivan spent most of her youth
Knockvicar lies on the Arigna Scenic Drive off the N4 from Dublin to Sligo
At Knockvicar bridge Donal Cam O'Sullivan Bere, the Irish Chieftain, after his defeat in Cork in 16903 travelled through the village of Knockvicar where his people rested Knockvicar O'Sullivan's people rested for the last time before reaching O'Rourke's castle at Leitrim village
The Boyle River, which flows under the bridge, connects with Lough Key via a weir and lock gates 300m upstream. You can now park near the bridge and have a very pretty walk along the towpath if you wish. Nearby is Riversdale Farmhouse, where Maureen O'Sullivan, the noted actress, spent part of her youth.