WB YeatsWB Yeats loved County Sligo. His love for County Sligo inspired many of his poems which became world renowned.
From " The Lake Isle of Innisfree" to "Under BenBulben" , Yeats called Sligo The land of Heart's desire |
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Discover Yeats
The Yeats Society
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For sixty years, the yeats society has celebrated the work and life of the famous poet and his family. The Yeats memorial building at Hyde bridge is the headquarters of the society and has opened it's doors as a hub to literary culture and arts. Many book launches, cultural events, poetry readings have happened over the years within this fabulous building.
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The Yeats Summer School
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The Yeats Summer school is an annual event which all started back in 1959. The purpose of the summer school is to provide lectures, trips, life music, theatre, poetry workshops and much more , all within the beautiful county of Sligo.
The programme sees visitors travelling from all around the world to sample the literary delights the school has on offer. |
Yeats Experience
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Enjoy an evening of fine dining and the poetry of WB Yeats around a family table. Damien Brennan and Paula Gilvarry entertain their guests at Broc House which has fabulous views across Lough Gill. Their passion for fine food, entertainment and the poetry of WB Yeats will deliver you with an evening you will never forget.
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WB Yeats Grave
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Drumcliff graveyard is the final resting place of WB Yeats. Within the graveyard is a simple headstone with the inscription "cast a cold eye on life, on death, horseman pass by" . The graveyard also has the remains of a round tower and a high cross which were constructed in the 11th century. Have a closer look at the high cross and see if you can find the camel. Also venture into the fabulous church where the wooden balconies are a beautiful feature against the natural stone. Also, when you enter the church, look at the corner stones on your right. One of the corner stones is a piece of a high cross. A tearoom provides refreshments for the many visitors.
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WB Yeats Statue
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The statue was created in 1989 by sculptor Ronan Gillespie to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The statue was unveiled by WB Yeats 's son. Looking closer, you will notice that the statue is engraved with some of Yeats's best known poems.
The statue can be found in Stephen Street in front of the Ulster bank. |
WB Yeats Street Art
Walking through Sligo town, discover the many pieces of street art celebrating the work of WB Yeats
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"irish Poets, learn your trade"
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"I will arise and go now"
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Mural of WB Yeats by Nik Purdy
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Lissadell House - The Yeats Gallery Exhibition
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When Lissadell House was built in the 1830's by Robert Gore-Booth, Yeats's great-grandfather was the rector of nearby Drumcliff. As a child, Yeats together with his brother would frequently visit Lissadell House to play cricket matches or enjoy horse riding, and as a young man he befriended the Gore-Booth sisters Constance and Eva.
The Yeats Gallery exhibition was officially opened in August 2010 by Canadian poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen |
