Boyle Abbey
Boyle
County Roscommon
Republic of Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)71 966 2604

Boyle Abbey is a well preserved 12th century Cistercian Monastery in the centre of Boyle in County Roscommon. It was used to accommodate a military garrison in the 17th and 18th centuries, but nevertheless continues to impress visitors. It also houses an exhibition while guided tours are also available and they last 40 minutes.

Castlestrange Scribed Stone
Castlestrange House
Athleague
County Roscommon
Republic of Ireland

The Castlestrange Scribed Stone is an oval-shaped, sculptured standing stone dating from the early Iron Age. Unlike several other similar boulders across the country this stone is engraved with Celtic style ornament, rather than being carved in relief.

Lough Key Forest and Activity Park
Rockingham
Boyle
County Roscommon
Republic of Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)71 9673122

The 350 hectares of Lough Key Forest and Activity Park offers visitors an area of unrivalled tranquillity amid its forests, open parkland and lakeside walks. The park also features a number of tunnels, an ice house and a viewing tower. Historic buildings and excellent views provide further insight into this striking County Roscommon attraction.

Roscommon Castle
Roscommon
County Roscommon
Republic of Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)90 662 6342

Although the 13th century Roscommon Castle is now in ruins, it remains a sight of great drama with its magnificent double towered entrance gate and rounded bastions. The castle is positioned on a hillside just outside the centre of Roscommon and is based around a quadrangular shape.