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R. Boyle, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
R. Boyle, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
This black and white photograph is of the River Boyle, with the majestic King House and waterfall in the top left background, hidden mostly by trees. Out of sight and opposite the King House is the Abbey Park, or the "Pleasure Grounds" as it is still called by the locals. This contains now only the plinth on which once stood the statue of King William 111 erected by King family.
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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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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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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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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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Boyle Abbey, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Boyle Abbey, Boyle, Co. Roscommon
This view concentrates on the nave, and on close examination one can see that the arches on the two sides are different. The left side arches are pointed and the right side arches have a round finish. The five eastern arches, on the south side with cylindrical piers on square bases were built c. 1180. The opposite five arches are pointed, whilst the piers are square, with small attached shafts. This was built possibly 1190-1200, and the photographer captured effectively the two styles of the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
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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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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.
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Clonalis House, Castlerea
Clonalis House, Castlerea
Clonalis House, west of the town of Castlerea, was the seat of the Clan O'Conor, last High Kings of Ireland. This view in the Roscommon County Council series shows how little the house changed in over its one hundred year existence, when this pose was taken in 1987.
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Bridge Street, Boyle, late 1800's
Bridge Street, Boyle, late 1800's
This colour tinted Woolstone postcard of Bridge Street, looking towards Green Street, was possibly taken late in the 1800's. According to Slater's Directory of 1881 Darcy's general draper, now Ryan's Pharmacy, the building in the centre of the shot and on the corner, did not yet exist. The block on the right of the card are Frank Cunningham's Bar, Ann Wynne's Bar, Casserly's Grocery and MacDonagh's Booksellers. The block on the left of the photo starts with Coleman's Egg Stores, Pat Walsh's Grocery Shop and general merchant, and Boles drapery store.