Tours

Stand where he stood

‘Stand where he stood’ is central to our Yeats tour experience for our global visitors. We aim to immerse our guests in the real and authentic story of Yeats; to see what Yeats saw and to hear the Nobel prize-winner’s poetry spoken in the place it was imagined.

Yeats Society Sligo Tour Options

Our tours stand out because of the personal touch of our guides who are knowledgeable and able to connect with visitors. We combine poetry, drama, history and the landscape of Sligo in an accessible and meaningful way so that visitors, those new to Yeats, or lifelong enthusiasts, can share the story of Yeats, his family and friends and be inspired by what inspired him. Above all, we make the connection between Yeats and Sligo real and meaningful.

Please note that all tours must be booked in advance.

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Individual tours can include the Yeats exhibition, a walking tour of Sligo town and/or driving tour of county Sligo, visiting locations closely associated with Yeats and his family.

Advance booking is required. Please contact us to discuss your requirements:

Email us at info@yeatssociety.com

Telephone us on +353 7191 42693

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We offer a one hour long tour in the Yeats Exhibition Room for up 35 people.

One of our experienced tour guides will give a talk (30-40 minutes) interspersed with poetry readings. The talk concentrates on telling the story of the Yeats family and the influence Sligo made on all their lives.

Following this, the group has the chance to look at the exhibition, ask questions, explore our shop or read some poetry at Lily Yeats’ original davenport desk.

If your group wishes to add a tour of the Sligo landscape, please just ask and we will be happy to help. Tours vary in length from two-four hours.

Pricing €6 per head + €2 per head for tea/coffee + €5 per head for live music by our local harpist or fiddle-player. Each visitor receives a brochure about WB Yeats, included in the price.

A minimum of 12 is required for a musician to attend.

Advance booking is required. Please contact us to discuss your requirements:

Email us at info@yeatssociety.com

Telephone us on +353 7191 42693

Use our Contact Form

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We regularly welcome tour operators bringing visitors from China, Russia, Australia, Canada, US, UK, and Europe.

We cater for groups from six to 35 and are happy to work with interpreters. We are always happy to open outside normal hours; early (from 9am) or late (up to 7pm) or on Sundays to facilitate groups.

We work with large operators who bring several groups throughout the year and smaller operators who may have one or two tours visiting Ireland. We aim to give everyone the same level of personal attention.

Advance booking is required. Please contact us to discuss your requirements:

Email us at info@yeatssociety.com

Telephone us on +353 7191 42693

Use our Contact Form

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We welcome groups of students from all over the world and from a variety of different disciplines including culture, literature, Irish studies, tourism, management, geography and history.

We are happy to consult with you to organise a tour that brings emphasis for your students, whatever their field of study, or if they are visiting Ireland on a broad cultural tour. We can cater for groups from six to 35 and can include student participation in reading or reciting poetry if desired.

We can arrange tours from two hours to three days in duration.

Advance booking is required. Please contact us to discuss your requirements:

Email us at info@yeatssociety.com

Telephone us on +353 7191 42693

Use our Contact Form

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We can arrange a number of unique tour options for your group throughout County Sligo. Options include:

Knocknarea tour

Our guide can take a group of six to 12 people up Knocknarea mountain, read poetry and tell the story of Yeats and Sligo from one of the most inspirational places in the country. The tour is three hours in duration; allowing one hour to ascend and one hour to descend.

Poetry tour

Concentrates on spoken Yeats poetry and interpretation of some of his works Poetry and music tour: concentrates on spoken Yeats poetry and interpretation of some of his best-known works.

Sligo town walking tour

Includes a tour of the exhibition and a 45-minute walking tour of the places in Sligo town associated with the Yeats family.

Joyce and Yeats performance

Great writers WB Yeats and James Joyce were friends and this performance charts that friendship and examines some of their work – poetry and songs.

James Joyce Performance

Presented by Paul Murray, whose great aunt, May Murray was James Joyce’s mother. In rhyme, song and spoken word, he traces Joyce’s life in Dublin, Trieste and Zurich and interprets the story of Ulysses.

Advance booking is required. Please contact us to discuss your requirements:

Email us at info@yeatssociety.com

Telephone us on +353 7191 42693

Use our Contact Form

What areas do the tours cover?

We offer a Yeats Town Tour, which tells the story of Sligo through the eyes of the Yeats family. We can arrange tours in the Yeats landscape for 1, 3 or 5 hours, either by car or bus.

How long are the tours?

We can arrange tours in the Yeats landscape for 1, 3 or 5 hours, either by car or bus. Two-day tours can also be arranged.

How many people can your tours accommodate?

We can cater for up to 40 people and are happy to create bespoke tours for groups if required.

How do I book a tour?

All tour enquiries can be made via email: info@yeatssociety.com

Fees are quoted for each individual tour.

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Yeats Society Sligo Tour Options

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