Thoor Ballylee: Yeats's Tower
Explore the historic tower home of W.B. Yeats in County Galway, a source of inspiration for his timeless poetry.
Discover Thoor Ballylee, a 15th-century tower house in County Galway, Ireland, once the summer home of the Nobel Prize-winning poet William Butler Yeats. Explore the tower's history, architecture, and connection to Yeats's most celebrated works.
A brief summary to Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower
- Gort, Ballylee, Co. Galway, H91 D8F2, IE
- +35391631436
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 11 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Visit during the summer months (May to September) when the tower interior is open to the public.
- Allow ample time to explore the tower's four floors, climb the winding staircase, and enjoy the views from the top.
- Take a stroll along the riverside walk to the ancient mill and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
- Check the Yeats Thoor Ballylee website for information on events, workshops, and group tours.
Getting There
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Car
If driving, head towards Gort, County Galway. From Galway City, take the N6 motorway towards Limerick and exit at Junction 17 for the N18 towards Ennis, following signs for Gort. Once in Gort, follow signs to Ballylee. Thoor Ballylee is located at Ballylee, Gort, Co. Galway, H91 D8F2. Free parking is available on-site.
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Public Transport
Take a bus from Galway City to Gort. Bus Éireann operates services on this route. From Gort, you can take a taxi to Thoor Ballylee, which is approximately 5 km away. Taxis are available outside the bus station in Gort. The taxi fare should be confirmed with the driver beforehand. Alternatively, you can walk from Gort to Thoor Ballylee, heading east on Church Street, then left onto the N66 until you see signs for Ballylee. The walk is approximately 2 km.
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