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Boyle

Connacht, Ireland · Europe

About Boyle

Boyle sits on the route: 25 minutes from Carrick-on-Shannon, 45km from Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail.

Boyle is a town located in Connacht, Ireland. With a population of 2,568, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Boyle sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Boyle to your route.

About Boyle

Boyle railway station serves the town of Boyle in County Roscommon, Ireland.

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What are the best things to do in Boyle?

Boyle offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Boyle located?

Boyle is located in Connacht, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9667 latitude, -8.3000 longitude.

What is the population of Boyle?

Boyle has a population of approximately 2,568 people, making it a town in Ireland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,568
Continent
Europe
Country
Ireland
Region
Connacht
Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Coordinates
53.9667, -8.3000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ireland

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Boyle

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail

The 'Stairway to Heaven': a wooden boardwalk climbing across protected blanket bog to a 450-step staircase up Cuilcagh's ridge, with views over Fermanagh's lakelands. 7.5km each way from the Marlbank Road car park.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Benbulben

A distinctive flat-topped table mountain rising over the Sligo countryside, immortalised by poet W.B. Yeats.

46 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Gleniff Horseshoe

Six-mile single-track loop under the sheer Dartry cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore in Sligo's Yeats country, passing Diarmuid and Gráinne's cave: the highest cave mouth in Ireland. Barely a car on it most days.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mullaghmore Head

A dramatic Sligo headland with Classiebawn Castle on the skyline and one of Europe's biggest big-wave surf breaks.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Boyle

  • 48 kmGleniff HorseshoeSix-mile single-track loop under the sheer Dartry cliffs of Benwiskin and Truskmore in Sligo's Yeats country, passing Diarmuid and Gráinne's cave: the highest cave mouth in Ireland. Barely a car on it most days.
  • 57 kmMullaghmore HeadA dramatic Sligo headland with Classiebawn Castle on the skyline and one of Europe's biggest big-wave surf breaks.
  • 79 kmSlieve League CliffsAmong the highest sea cliffs in Europe at nearly 600 metres, far less crowded than the Cliffs of Moher and even more dramatic.
  • 79 kmDownpatrick HeadA wave-battered headland near Ballycastle with the iconic Dún Briste sea stack standing isolated offshore.

Driving in Ireland

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€2.10/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Boyle.

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