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Boyle Abbey
Boyle
Co Roscommon
353 (0)71 9662604
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Boyle Abbey is a well preserved 12th century Cistercian Monastery. 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.
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Lough Key Forest Park
Rockingham
Boyle
Co Roscommon
353 (0)71-966 2363
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The 350 hectares of Lough Key Forest Park offers visitors an area of unrivalled tranquillity amidst its forests, open parkland and lakeside walks. The park also features a number of tunnels, an ice house and a viewing tower.
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Castlestrange Scribed Stone
Castlestrange
Co Roscommon
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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.
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Roscommon Castle
Roscommon
Co Roscommon
353 (0)90 6626342
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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.
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