“Boyle Abbey, Patronage and its Influence on Connacht’s Stonemasonry in the 12th & 13th Centuries.”
This is a lecture at Boyle Abbey about medieval stonemasonry and its influence in Connacht. It will cover the abbey's architecture and stone carvings.
“Boyle Abbey, Patronage and its Influence on Connacht’s Stonemasonry in the 12th & 13th Centuries.” | Heritage Ireland Skip to content Heritage Ireland Buy a Heritage Card Home What’s on “Boyle Abbey, Patronage and its Influence on Connacht’s Stonemasonry in the 12th & 13th Centuries.” “Boyle Abbey, Patronage and its Influence on Connacht’s Stonemasonry in the 12th & 13th Centuries.” Price Free of charge Dates 22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Location Boyle Cistercian Abbey Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On this page Description Contact Gallery Opening Times Contact Facilities --> --> “Boyle Abbey, Patronage and its Influence on Connacht’s Stonemasonry in the 12th & 13th Centuries.” --> The majestic setting of Boyle Abbey will serve as the focal point of a lecture on patronage and its impact on the work of stonemasons in medieval Connaught delivered by Gary Dempsey, co-founder and creative director of Digital Heritage Age and lecturer at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) - Galway City. Boyle Abbey's unique architectural features and impressive array of stone carvings will feature prominently in the presentation, bringing to life the incredible legacy left
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