Boyle Abbey

Boyle Abby worth a visit

The "5" rating was the result of our tour guide, John Coleman, who was just wonderful, so knowledgeable, and friendly. We learned about the varying eras of the Abby and the monks' lives. Thank you, ...

Great visit

Very cool abbey to visit. It starts with an overview from the guide and then you wander around on your own. It's gorgeous! There's street parking or a nearby lot.

Lovely and interesting

Very interesting insight into the monastic history of Boyle and Ireland generally. Thanks to Thomas for the overview when we arrived.

Well preserved historic abbey

Very well preserved abbey wuth elaborate glass wall to show off the inner arches. Our guide John was a mind of information on the history of the site and very friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visi...

Window into 12th century Ireland

Well preserved 12th century Cistercian abbey with many interesting features, such as stone carvings on columns. Thomas from OPW provided a fantastic overview of the history of the abbey and drew our ...