Welcome to Yeats Society Sligo

Celebrating the life and works of WB Yeats and his talented family.

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Visit the Poetic Mind of WB Yeats Exhibition
What’s On at the Yeats Building
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SLIGO; THE MYSTICAL PLACE THAT INSPIRED THE LIFE AND WORK OF GLOBAL POET WB YEATS

The 67th Yeats International Summer School will take place Wednesday July 22 – Friday July 31 2026

Applications open now.

Yeats Society Sligo also welcomes anyone who would like to attend individual events. Click here to book individual events on eventbrite

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In the shadow of the tower

An Exhibition by Susan Mannion opens Saturday 25th July 2026
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Hyde Bridge Gallery Open Call for 2027

This Open Call is an opportunity open to artists – emerging & established. Applications are sought for inclusion in the 2027 exhibition programme at the Hyde Bridge Gallery at the Yeats Building, Sligo.
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15th Yeats Day Festival

The Yeats Day Festival will take place 11th to 14th June 2026
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Director of the National Library of Ireland Named Honorary President of the Yeats Society Sligo

We are delighted to announce that Dr Audrey Whitty, Director of the National Library of Ireland, has been appointed Honorary President of the Yeats Society.
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The Yeats Building

The Yeats Building in the heart of Sligo is a hub for literary culture and the arts.

We have a permanent Yeats exhibition and the Hyde Bridge Gallery on the first floor offers a range of contemporary exhibitions. In 2024, we will offer the 65th Yeats International Summer School – the longest-running literary summer school in the world.

Visit Us

The Poetic Mind of WB Yeats exhibition is open to visitors from 11.00am to 3.00pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. If we have to close at other times, we will give as much notice as possible on our website and social media.

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Yeats International Summer School

The 69th Yeats International Summer School will take place in 2027. This engaging annual event integrates an academic programme of lectures and seminars with poetry, tours, music, readings and cultural events.

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Hyde Bridge Gallery

Hyde Bridge Gallery is open to visitors from 10.00am to 3.00pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays. It welcomes new and established artists. Entry to the gallery is free and all exhibited artworks are are available for purchase.

About Hyde Bridge Gallery Current Exhibition

Weddings and Venue Hire

The original Edwardian banking hall is the perfect venue for an intimate wedding ceremony. The Yeats Building is also available to hire for cultural events and public meetings.

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Yeats Day 2025

Thanks to all those who came out for a fantastic Yeats Day 2025!

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Explore Our Tours & Experiences

All of our Tours & Experiences can tailored to individuals, small or large groups.

Tours

Our tours stand out because of the personal touch of our guides who are knowledgeable and able to connect with visitors.

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Poetry Afternoon Tea

Your choice of poetry, melt in the mouth sandwiches, fresh home-made sponge cake, apple tartlets, scones, served with a choice of teas (we can make coffee too).

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The Library Experience

Book our beautiful cosy library for a brainstorm session, a confidential meeting, hosting interviews, practising a speech, a board meeting, online call, a workshop.

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Suddenly I saw the cold and rook-delighting heaven
That seemed as though ice burned and was but the more ice,
And thereupon imagination and heart were driven
So wild that every casual thought of that and this
Vanished, and left but memories, that should be out of season
With the hot blood of youth, of love crossed long ago;

from The Cold Heaven

Yeats Unwrapped in Sligo

Use our app to explore the majesty of Sligo landscape, which inspired the poet WB Yeats all his life.

The app includes photos, video and poetry recitals, all of which will enhance your journey. Trails can be walked, cycled or driven and take you around all of county Sligo to places that Yeats knew and loved. The trails include walks through forests, by the sea and up mountains.

This app makes use of GPS to show you places of interest close to your current location.

Download via the App Store or Google Play.

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Read about our visitors’ experiences

The Yeats Summer School brings together such a diverse group of Yeats lovers in the very setting which inspired the work, with the chance to make connections, learn about Ireland, a chance to hear readings from the best poets in Ireland and the sea, the gushing waterfalls, magnificent Ben Bulben – it’s just a magical experience.

I travelled from Australia especially to see Sligo and Yeats. It’s amazing, better than I imagined and you here at the Yeats Society have helped to make it such a special visit. Thank you.

Of all the time I have spent reading and studying Yeats and to think I’m now here in Sligo with you. I’m overwhelmed. Thanks so much.

To create a safe space to be creative – great examples, great exercises and Victoria was such a generous soul, kind and allowed people to share their work.

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Opening Times

The Poetic Mind of WB Yeats Exhibition

May to end of September 2026
Wednesday to Saturday 11am-3pm

Book Tickets

Hyde Bridge Gallery

March to December 2026
Tuesday – Saturday 11am-4pm

Entry to Hyde Bridge Gallery is free.

Enquire at info@yeatssociety.com for bookings outside these times.

Note: Please be aware that our exhibition space is occasionally closed temporarily for events. We will attempt to notify visitors in due course and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Group Bookings

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.

Please note that all tour enquiries require at least three weeks’ notice. This allows us to create a tour that meets your requirements and to identify the tour guide who will suit your tour best.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Group Bookings Contact Us

Yeats Society Sligo

Tel: +353 7191 42693

Email: info@yeatssociety.com

Yeats Building
Hyde Bridge
Sligo, F91 DVY4
Ireland

Opening Times:

May to end of September

The Poetic Mind of WB Yeats Exhibition:

Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 3pm

Hyde Bridge Gallery:

Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

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