Thoor Ballylee
Túr Bhaile Uí Laí
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This 14th century tower house was once the home of Irish poet W.B. Yeats.

📜 14th-century Hiberno-Norman tower house, once home to Irish poet W.B. Yeats.
🔍 Renamed by Yeats from Islandmore Castle to connect with Irish heritage.

Why Go

📜 Explore Yeats's former summer residence
👻 Discover tales of ghostly apparitions
🏞️ Enjoy peaceful riverside walks and countryside views
📚 Browse a bookshop and Yeats exhibition

Why Avoid

⚠️ Upper floors inaccessible for visitors with limited mobility
❄️ Interior closed during winter months due to flooding

🅿️ Parking

Free parking available on-site.

💰 Cost

Adults €7, seniors/students €5, children under 12 free.

🕒 Hours

Easter to Mid October: 10:00 – 17:00 daily. Winter: Closed.

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