The church and graveyard of Drumcliffe lie under the shadow of Sligo’s most famous mountain, Ben Bulben. It is here the the poet W.B. Yeats instructed that he be buried.The church has been restored and facilitates an audio visual presentation, visitor centre, tea-house and craft shop. Read more...
A trip down Memory lane for all the family. A visit to sligo Folk Park is a true experience of rural and Irish Heritage. Here in the heart of South County Sligo, the cultural history and heritage of the whole region comes vividly to life. This is a place, which is great fun for young and old. Children can discover Read more...
“That old Georgian mansion” in the words of W.B. Yeats. This is fine example of Greek revival architecture formerly owned by the Gore-Booth family. It was built 1833 by architect Francis Goodwin for Robert Gore Booth and his family. To preserve the simple classical design there are no outbuildings near the house and no attic. Rooms in the house on Read more...
