Thoor Ballylee
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"The tower house home of poet and dramatist, William Butler Yeats."
Overview
Thoor Ballylee is a tower house that is the former home of the poet William Butler Yeats ,and is where he completed most of his literary works. The tower has been restored to appear exactly as it was when he lived there.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Jun-Aug, daily 10-6; May & Sep, Mon-Fri 10-2, Sat-Sun 11-5
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
County Galway on the west coast features Galway a very lively city, filled with shops, cafes and bars. Thanks to its university and the number of industries that have come to the town, it combines traditional appeal with modern-day attractions.
Nearby places to stay
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Hotel
Temple Gate Hotel
- Family rooms:
Hotel
Shannon Springs Hotel
- Family rooms: 5
- WiFi available
- Lift available
Hotel
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
- Family rooms: 20
- Free TV
- WiFi available
- Lift available
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Temple Gate Hotel
This smart hotel is owned and run by the Madden family and is located in the centre of the town. It incorporates a 19th-century, Gothic-style Great Hall banqueting room. The public area...
Shannon Springs Hotel
This hotel is ideally located for Shannon International Airport and the bedrooms are comfortably appointed and very quiet given the location. Food is a major element of the business, en...
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
This charming hotel, as the name suggests, is in the grounds of Ashford Castle; itself a large 5-star sister hotel. The original part of The Lodge is Victorian and was the estate manage...
Ashford Castle
Dating from 1228, this magnificent castle is set in over 350 acres of rolling parklands, occupying a stunning position on the edge of Lough Corrib. Bedrooms and suites vary in style, bu...
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay
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