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Boyle City Info & Local Attractions

View In Boyle

Above : View In Boyle

Boyle

Brief Description

On the shores of Lough Kee – beautiful woodland and lake shore area

Local Area attractions

Nearby is Arigna Mining Experience – 400 yrs of mining – Museum and underground attraction.

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Street In Castlerea

Above : Street In Castlerea

Castlerea

Brief Description

Antiquarian and oculist Sir William Wilde, father of Oscar was born here.

Nearby at Frenchpark there are remains of a 14th century abbey and other ruins.

Also here is the grave of Douglas Hyde, first President of the Republic and founder of the Gaelic League, who was born in the local rectory.

Local Area attractions

Fishing & Walking.

Hells Kitchen Railway museum.

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