July 23rd — August 1st 2025
In addition to full-time students, Yeats Society Sligo welcomes anyone who would like to attend the individual events.
Please also see details of our Weekend Ticket options at the bottom of this page.
Official Opening of the 66th Yeats International Summer School
Thursday 24th July, 6pm at Sligo Methodist Church
Alan Gilsenan Opening Address — in collaboration with NLI
The opening lecture is a free event but booking is required.
Workshops
Two-day creative poetry workshop with Vona Groarke
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
The workshop will run from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday at the Yeats Building.
The reading will be at 8.00pm on Sunday 27th July at Sligo Methodist Church.
- Two-day creative poetry workshop — €120
- Two-day creative poetry workshop and reading with Vona Groarke — €130
Rebecca Massey Watercolour Workshop, inspired by the work of Elizabeth Yeats
Saturday 26th July at the Yeats Building
- Water colour workshop (10am -1 pm) — €12
Readings
Readings will take place at the Sligo Methodist Church
Friday 25th July, 7.30pm: ‘Lily and Lollie: The Forgotten Yeats Sisters’ film with discussion — €14
Venue for the film TBC
Saturday 26th July, 8.00pm: Donal Ryan reads from his works — €14
Sunday 27th July, 8.00pm: Vona Groarke reads from her collections — €14
Wednesday 30th July, 8.00pm: Gallery Goes… — €12
Gallery Press presents three poets: Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Peter Sirr, Kelly Michels Supported by The Arts Council
Monday 28th July, 1.15pm: Ulysses Reading — €12
Tuesday 29th July, 1.15pm: A Labyrinth of Images – Experiencing the Tarot — €12
Lectures
Lectures will take place at the Sligo Methodist Church
You do not need to specify which lectures you would like to attend at the time of booking. The ticket would be valid for any of the lectures which take place Monday to Friday at 9:30 am or 11:15 am.
One morning lecture — €13
Three morning lectures — €35 (lectures only)
Trips
Friday 25th July, 3.00pm: Lake Isle of Innisfree Boat Trip — €18
Saturday 26th July, 4.00pm: Bus Trip to Glencar Waterfall and Drumcliffe Church — €20
Sunday 27th July, 11.00pm: Knocknarea Hike with guide — €20
Sunday 27th July, 4.00pm: Yeats Town Walk — €10
Weekend ticket options
Saturday/Sunday readings €25
Ticket includes Donal Ryan and Vona Groarke readings.
2 Day Weekend ticket (Sat 26th/Sun 27th) €70
Ticket includes:
- Donal Ryan and Vona Groarke readings
- Bus Trip to Glencar Waterfall and Drumcliffe Church
- Yeats Town Walk
- Knocknarea guided hike
3 Day Weekend ticket (Fri 25th/Sat 26th/Sun 27th) €96
Ticket includes:
- Lake Isle of Innisfree Boat Trip
- ‘Lily and Lollie: The Forgotten Yeats Sisters’
- Donal Ryan and Vona Groarke readings
- Bus Trip to Glencar Waterfall and Drumcliffe Church
- Yeats Town Walk
- Knocknarea guided hike
