The 3 mile wide lake, which is nearly circular, is the star attraction of the Lough Key Forest Park. Writers have chronicled the history of Lough Key for nearly 1000 years, starting with the year 1041 in the Annals of Lough Key. The Annals were compiled...
Rising to 1722ft , the unmistakable ‘table-topped’ shape fo this mountain dominates the countryside around Sligo Town. There are panoramic views from its summit , where many alpine plant species can be found. W. B. Yeats was just one of this mountains fans , and his...
In 1917, W B Yeats found this evocative 'ivy-covered tower', conveniently close to his friend and patron Lady Gregory, who lived at Coole Park. Thoor Ballylee was a fortified residence built by the Anglo-Norman de Burgo family during the 14th century. Yeats is a name...