SNIPPET: King House is set in the heart of Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The KING family first arrived here in 1603. King House was built first as a home for Sir Henry KING in 1730 and later served as a military barracks for the Connaught Rangers until their disbandment in 1922. King House has much to offer visitors. Cleverly designed displays allow children to experience life through the ages as they try using quill pens or making a vault. The Connaught Rangers Association Museum has much original material relating to the regiment's campaigns, particularly the ill-fated Indian Mutiny of 1920. Interactive exhibits show the history of the kingdom of Connacht and the MacDERMOTT Clan, and the social life of the family as recorded by Lady Eleanor KING. Looking to the future, the Boyle Civic Collection of contemporary Irish art is also housed here and during the Boyle Arts Festival, King House is a popular venue for music and performances. A lively farmer's market is held each week in the grounds and there are also special events such as Step Back in Time, when guides in period costume add to the fun of learning of the past. There are plans afoot to hold Georgian banquets here, while a bustling craft shop and restaurant awaits visitors April-September. Pre-booked groups and tours welcome all year round. Website: www.kinghouse.ie