Applications from emerging artists, curators, collectives and arts organisations, for solo or group shows are welcome. Applications are invited from emerging artists and amateur artists working in various media/disciplines. Any work by amateur / emerging artists should have developmental potential towards a professional career.
Application Deadline Date November Monday 18th
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.
All of our Tours & Experiences can tailored to individuals, small or large groups.
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Yeats Web 12024-11-04 12:28:402024-11-05 16:39:4630th Yeats Winter School
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Yeats Web 12024-11-04 09:56:442024-11-04 12:07:44The Hyde Bridge Gallery invites proposals for the 2025 Exhibition Programme
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Yeats Web 12024-10-23 11:05:112024-10-23 11:13:18Samhain at the Yeats Building
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Yeats Web 12024-09-04 17:27:482024-09-04 17:29:34Filtering Forests
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Yeats Web 12024-07-24 17:06:392024-07-24 17:55:17Olympic Games Centenary Event
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Yeats Web 12024-06-05 15:48:102024-06-05 15:54:39Yeats Day Festival
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Yeats Web 12024-04-18 13:14:552024-04-18 13:21:28Poetry Day Ireland
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Yeats Web 12023-11-22 09:02:562024-02-22 09:29:19“Smiling public man” event in the Seanad Chamber
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Yeats Web 12023-11-15 10:57:142023-11-16 14:44:52Celebrating the Centenary of WB Yeats’ Nobel Prizefrom The Cold Heaven
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.
Read about our visitors’ experiences
The Poetic Mind of WB Yeats Exhibition
March 2024:
Friday & Saturday 11am-3pm
April – May 2024:
Thursday – Saturday 11am-3pm
June – September 2024:
Wednesday – Saturday 11am-3pm
September – December 2024:
Thursday – Saturday 11am-3pm
Hyde Bridge Gallery:
April – December:
Tuesday – Saturday 10am-3pm
Entry to Hyde Bridge Gallery is free.
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.
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.
Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
