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 Lough
Key:
Lough Key is frequently referred to as the "Jewel of the
West". From Lough Gara, the Boyle River flows into Lough Key,
before continuing its journey through to the mighty River Shannon. [read
history...]
 Lough Key Forest Park:
This
is one of the most picturesque
forest parks in Ireland. There you will discover a visitor centre, camping park,
bog garden, observation tower and underground
tunnels, restaurant, adventure kingdom, Boda Borg and Tree Top
Walking Experience. [website...]
 Boyle
River and Marina:
Boyle river flows from Lough Gara through the town
of Boyle and on into Lough Key, before joining the Shannon. Boyle river holds stocks of wild brown trout with the best pools downstream of
the town.
 Boyle Abbey:
An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the
12th century, Boyle Abbey retains its ability to
impress the visitor as one of the most formidable of the early Cistercian
foundations in Ireland. Restricted access for people with disabilities.
 King House:
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion built around 1730 by Sir
Henry King. After its first life as
a home, King House became a military barracks to the Connaught Rangers
from 1788 until 1922. Until 1947 King House was also a barracks
for the Irish Army. [website...]
 Drumanone Dolmen:
Our
magnificent dolmen was built before 2,000BC. The Drumanone Dolmen capstone
is one of the largest in
Ireland. The dolmen is located on private property and should only
be accessed with care ;via
the gates at the railway
crossing provided by
Iarnrod Eireann.
 Boyle
Library:
The
well-stocked Boyle
branch of Roscommon County
Library is located in the
picturesque and spacious
basement of King House. Internet
access is available in
the library.
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