Boyle Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in County Roscommon, Ireland
About Boyle
The Boyle River is the western catchment of the Shannon system, with the main River Shannon catchment to the east in Counties Leitrim and Cavan. The town of Boyle stands where the lowland valleys give way to the Curlew Mountains, the watershed separating the catchment towards Sligo to the north. These "mountains" are a sandstone ridge only reaching 259 m (850 ft), no great impediment to modern roads, but forming a natural boundary in earlier times. The lands to the north were the last redoubt of native Irish rule. It was to suppress Irish rebellion that in 1599 the English were marching through Curlew Pass, when they were ambushed and badly defeated. "Right, we'll have no more of this!" The territory was awarded to Sir John King from Staffordshire, to develop, exploit and above all to keep
Top Attractions in Boyle
Explore the best things to see and do in Boyle:
- ★Boyle Abbey
- ★Dr Douglas Hyde Interpretative Centre
- ★King House
Where to Eat in Boyle
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Clarke's Bar
Where to Stay in Boyle
- 🏨Abbey House B&B
- 🏨Rosdarrig B&B
Boyle Travel Guide Sections
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