Dromahair

Dromahair Village

Dromahair is a picturesque village located on the banks of the river Bonet and along the shores of Lough Gill; it is a relatively short distance from Sligo.

Abbey Hotel Dromahair
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This picture was taken around the 1950s. The hotel is still in business today but has had quite a makeover. The old stone building has been completely restored and it's unique Victorian Conservatory replaced in every detail.

Creevylea Abbey

Photograph of Creevylea Abbey in Dromahair

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Creevylea Abbey
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Creevylea Abbey

Photograph of Creevylea Abbey in Dromahair

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Creevylea Abbey

Close to the village is the ruins of Creevylea Abbey (pictured below), a Franciscan Friary that was the last to be built in Ireland before the dissolution of monasteries by Henry VIII.

Parke's Castle

Parke's Castle

Photograph of Parke's Castle near Dromahair

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Parke's Castle
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Parke's Castle

Photograph of Parke's Castle near Dromahair

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Parke's Castle, built by Captain Robert Parke in 1609 is a short distance from Dromahair. It is an impressive fortified manor house along the shores of Lough Gill.

Parke's Castle is a popular tourist attraction and people can avail of a guided tour or view a slide show with the history of the area, or have a boat trip on Lough Gill.