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St. Joseph's Church, Boyle built in 1876
St. Joseph's Church, Boyle built in 1876
A colour tinted photo postcard of an original Lawrence photograph. This shows St. Joseph's catholic church, built in 1876 by architect George Goldie. The church body consisted of a central nave, with cylindrical limestone columns and two side aisles. Built in the Gothic style, it had a magnificent pitch pine, hammer beam style roof, and a striking rose stained glass window above the alter. The convent primary school is the building in the left background of the card. This building was later used as a secondary school. The church was burned down in 1977 and the new St. Joseph's RC Church was built on the same site in 1980.
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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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McDermot's Castle, Lough Key, Boyle
McDermot's Castle, Lough Key, Boyle
Black and white photo postcard of Carrig Mac Diarmada, MacDermot's Rock, with improvements in the form of an early 19th century folly castle, made by Lord Viscount Lorton. This is situated on one of the islands in Lough Key. The Curlew mountains are to the left of the photo, and out of view to the right is Rockingham House. The location shows how impenetrable it was and therefore ideal for it's original use as a fortress. From earliest times revelry and partying are associated with this rock, and the King family carried on this tradition using the island for entertainment. The postcard was sent from Mainistir na Buaile in 1955, to the USA when it cost 6d to post. The sender describes Ireland 'as truly the land of a thousand welcomes'
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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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Entrance gate, Rockingham, Boyle
Entrance gate, Rockingham, Boyle
The visitor to the Rockingham Estate, having got past the guard on the first gate, then had to encounter the sentry on the impressive second entrance gate seen here. The uniformed guard was on duty to protect the estate from unwelcome visitors. This fine Gothic style gatehouse, with it's crenellated parapet and limestone dressings was built c.1810. The sender of the card posted from Longford in 1904 notes "Isn't this a pretty view wish you could see it"
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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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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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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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Boyle Abbey
Boyle Abbey
This colour tinted view of Boyle Abbey was published by Woolstone Bros. It focuses on the west wall of the church. The single lancet Gothic style window was influenced by Christ Church Cathedral, and it has been suggested that masons from Dublin helped with the building of this part of the Abbey.
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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.