Irish poet Willaim Butler Yeats chose a peaceful churchyard at Drumcliffe in County Sligo as his final resting place, with it’s stunning location at the foot of Benbulben mountain. The graveyeard has the remains of a round tower and a high cross constructed in the 11th when there was a Christian monastery on site. The monastery was founded by Saint Columcille (Columba) in 574.
Drumcliffe Tea House and Craft Shop offers good wholesome food together with mouth-watering home-made cakes and desserts. There is a selection of Yeats and Irish Interest Books to browse through, complimented by a distinctive selection of original quality Crafts. Enjoy cheerful service and a relaxed atmosphere with convenient, free parking. Open daily all year round. Accessible to all.
For more on his statue, his memorial building, and the places he describes in his poems visit: www.sligotourism.ie/attractions/type/yeats/
Drumcliffe Tea House and Craft Shop offers good wholesome food together with mouth-watering home-made cakes and desserts. There is a selection of Yeats and Irish Interest Books to browse through, complimented by a distinctive selection of original quality Crafts. Enjoy cheerful service and a relaxed atmosphere with convenient, free parking. Open daily all year round. Accessible to all.
For more on his statue, his memorial building, and the places he describes in his poems visit: www.sligotourism.ie/attractions/type/yeats/