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Boyle Abbey, Ireland
Boyle Abbey, Ireland
Boyle Abbey,was described by Roger Stalley in "The Cistercian Monasteries of Ireland" (1987) as "the most attractive and rewarding Cistercian monument in Ireland". It is easy to see why with this view, concentrating on the tower, which is located at the intersection of the presbytery, nave and transepts. Cistercian towers were typically later additions, and as the western arch of the crossing is different from the other three, this indicates that the tower was indeed a later addition.This dull tinted postcard is from the Fine Art Postcards series.
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Boat Harbour, Rockingham, Boyle
Boat Harbour, Rockingham, Boyle
This pleasant harbour, still in use today, portrays the majesty and wealth of the Rockingham estate. Taken circa 1900 the two boatmen have nautical attire and are in charge of a rowing boat with the British flag proudly mounted on the stern. The building in the background with the arched bridge is a crenellated gazebo known as "The Temple". It provides an ideal spot from which to observe the lake and folly castle on the opposite island. It was built as a fishing house by the King family, but was also used for relaxation and reading. The beautiful wrought iron lamps are now gone, but the boarding points are still there, as is the gazebo.
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Military Barracks, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Military Barracks, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
This view from a southerly perspective of the Military Barracks Boyle, formerly the King House, taken at the turn of the 19th century is much the same today, thanks to the efforts of Roscommon County Council. They purchased it in 1987 and embarked on a slow process of restoration as the original splendid stately home of the Kings had fallen into considerable disrepair. The west wing, running at right angles to the Boyle River, and to the left of the photo, is believed to have been the original house of the King family. It is owned by the state and the Department of Defence uses it for military training. The main building running parallel to the river dates from 1722. It is now a focal point for tourists in the town, focussing as it does on the skilled craftsmen who built the King House, the achievements of the restoration team, the King family history from 1603 and the battles of the Connaught Rangers. It also houses the town library in it's basement, which is serving the cultural and literary needs of the environs since 1998.
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Waterfall and Military Barracks, Boyle
Waterfall and Military Barracks, Boyle
This sepia tinted postcard was posted from Altoona PA in 1947, the sender waiting until his return to the USA to tell his sister that "this town is away from the rest of the world, if you know what I mean" The man made waterfall is no longer part of this idyllic setting.
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Lough Key, from Rock of Doon, Boyle
Lough Key, from Rock of Doon, Boyle
This sepia coloured photo postcard was sold at McDonagh's Boyle. It features Lough Key and it's many wooded islands from the Rock of Doon. This is a local traditional name, but there is no evidence that a fortress or rock ever existed at this point. It however gives the best view of the lake and it's tree covered islands. Note the ridges in the middle foreground.
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St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea
St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea
St. Patrick's RC Church, Castlerea is Gothic in style, cruciform in shape and has a tall four-stage tower at the front. It was designed by George Goldie and built in 1896. Out of view in this photograph, is the principle doorway facing St. Patrick's Street, which is framed in cut stone and surmounted by a tracery window thirty feet high. The interior of the church has impressive trusses, beautiful stained glass windows, and an elaborate high alter.
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St. Joseph's Church and Convent of Mercy, Abbeytown, Boyle
St. Joseph's Church and Convent of Mercy, Abbeytown, Boyle
This black and white postcard of the altered St. Joseph's RC church (old) and Convent of Mercy Boyle captured a hive of activity - schools, church, nun's chapel, laundry and outhouses. It is also important as it has a view of St. Joseph's church, which has the copper top of the bell tower, a post Lawrence addition. The photographer also caught for posterity the rose window. To the left of the postcard is the long chimney, since demolished, of the St. Vincent Laundry, which gave employment to local women. The nun's chapel with it's temple like classical facade is also visible to the mid right of this aerial photograph. The postcard, hand delivered to Roscommon Library requested that since the library van was calling to the Convent Secondary in Boyle (late '60's early 70's) the supply of books might include "the history & appreciation of art - reference type books for Leaving Cert. students. Sr. M.E. also requested Dickens Scott and Co. for the First Years!
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Bridge Street, Boyle c.1960
Bridge Street, Boyle c.1960
Published by McDonagh's of Boyle this view concentrates more on the upper part and Market Square end of the street. The first building in the left foreground was Taylor's a general merchant whose shop was unfortunately burned down. It was rebuilt and subsequently called Phoenix House. Moriarty's partially obscured by the green van is still in existence, but has closed as a general merchant and fruit store. Peter Phelan's ice cream parlour nestles alongside Alphonsus Casey's store, which now houses Marian's Fashion store. On the right the ladies are resting on the window of Kelly's supermarket which is still there, as is it's neighbour Taylor's Jeweller, now owned by Dick McGee, also a jeweller. There is a relaxed and easy going pace associated with this view, and one gets the feeling that if the parked cars were to move, they would be in the way of the pedestrians!
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Caesar Colclough
Caesar Colclough
The "Great Caesar" Colclough, legendary landlord patron of the hurling game. The above describes the story of how the Wexford hurlers became known as the yellow bellies.
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Market Square, showing Court House, Boyle
Market Square, showing Court House, Boyle
This photo postcard of the Market Square, Boyle was postmarked Boyle 1914. It has the Tower Clock erected c.1880 to the memory of the Hon. Laurence Harman King-Harman, who died in 1875. It also has some well attired school children who appear to be posing for, and completely absorbed by the photographer. The road was in a very rough condition, fit only for the donkey and cart waiting patiently for it's owner at John Scotts, later Kelly's Supermarket at top left corner of the image. The private residence with the round doorway, later became a cinema. To the right foreground is the Court House, built c.1830. This is a three bay, two storey building with ashlar sandstone facade and three steps. Right beside it is Clewes Hall, originally erected for the entertainment of Protestants, the front porch is now gone. A remodelled modern shop front is now in use as Emmet's Electrical Stores.