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| Name | Detail |
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An impressive and well preserved Cistercian Monastery which was founded in the 12th century under the patronage of the local ruling family, the MacDermotts. Though mutilated during the 17th and 18th centuries when it was used to accommodate a military garrison, Boyle Abbey nevertheless retains its ability to impress the visitor as one of the most formidable of the early Cistercian foundations in Ireland. A restored gatehouse of 16th/17th century houses an exhibition. w: www.heritageireland.ie e: boyleabbey@opw.ie Boyle, Co Roscommon (079 62604) |
Westport House  |
Looking to Engage and Enlighten? Looking for Exhilaration & Adventure? Then look no further than Westport House & Pirate Adventure Park!
This 18th century house is privately owned and run by the Browne family, who are direct descendants of Grace O’Malley, the famous 16th century Pirate Queen of Connaught. And built on the ruins of one of her castles, it has plenty to offer in terms of heritage and culture. Add family fun at the Pirate Adventure Park, our Adventure Activity Centre and Caravan & Camping Park into the mix, and you have a wide range of activities to suit all ages and tastes. w: www.westporthouse.ie e: info@westporthouse.ie Newport Road, Westport, Mayo (098 27766) |
| Athenry Castle | Athenry, Galway (091 844797) |
| Aughnanure Castle | Oughterard, Galway (091 552214) |
| Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery | Carrowmore, Co Sligo (071 9161534) |
| Ceide Fields | Ballycastle, Co Mayo (096 43325) |
| Connemara National Park | Letterfrack, Co. Galway (095 41054) |
| Coole Park | Gort, Galway (091 631804) |
| Dun Aonghasa | Kilmurvey, Inishmore Aran Island, Galway (099 61008) |
| Pearse's Cottage | Inbhear Ros Muc, Co. Galway (091 574292) |