Boyle Abbey
Boyle Abbey (Irish: Mainistir na Búille) is a ruined Cistercian friary located in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. It was founded by Saint Malachy in the 12th century.
Mainistir na Búille | |
The interior of Boyle Abbey, looking east through the nave | |
Location within Ireland | |
| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Cistercians |
| Established | 1218 |
| Disestablished | 1592 |
| Diocese | Elphin |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | Mac Diarmada family |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Inactive |
| Style | Cistercian |
| Site | |
| Location | Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°58′25″N 8°17′49″W |
| Public access | Yes |
National monument of Ireland | |
| Official name | Boyle Abbey |
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