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Towns of Roscommon
Boyle —County Roscommon
Boyle nestles at the foot of the Curlew Mountains on the main pass connecting the plains of Connaught with the North. It is a centre of great beauty and of immense historical and archaeological interest for the visitor. It is situated between the great lakes, Lough Gara and Lough Key; and, is a renowned centre for fishermen whether they are interested in trout or course fishing. There is a very scenic 9-hole golf course located about 2 km from the town. The O'Carolan Heritage Park is well worth a visit.
Boyle is well known for its annual Boyle Arts Festival which takes place in July every year. This year's festival starts on the 22nd of July 2005, and bookings can be made at the Festival Office, King House, Boyle, Tel: +353 (0)7196 63085.
Within 25kms of here
