Guided Tour of Boyle Abbey and King House

COST:12 euros. RSVP OPENS: Wednesday 8th APRIL AT: 08:45

Please join us on a guided tour of Boyle Abbey and King House.

The Cistercian monastery was founded in the twelfth century by monks from Melifont Abbey under the patronage of the local ruling family the McDermotts. It was one of the most powerful of the early Cistercian foundations in Ireland.

A sixteenth century gatehouse has been restored and turned into an interpretive centre. Where you learn more about the gripping history.

King House is a restored Georgian Mansion. There is a unique visitors centre which not only tells the story of this important house as a home to the King family and later a barracks to the Connaught Rangers, but also displays important cultural collections and Irish history exhibitions.

Details:

Meet at 08.40 in O'Briens on Connolly Station. We will board the train at
8.55 for 9.05 departure

Our seats are B13 and 14 outbound and B63 and B64 return journey.

You must book your own tickets and seats.

2. Arrive at 11.28
Short walk (approx 15/20mins) to Boyle Abbey for 12.0.clock tour.
2. Lunch at King House restaurant (good selection of dishes, sandwiches etc).

3. 2.15 tour of King House, followed by free time

4. Train departs at 17.32 pm arriving Connolly at 20:37.

Payment: €12:00 (€4 for the Abbey plus €8.00 for king House)

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