Ireland Sligo Drumcliff
An ancient village with several notable ecclesiastical landmarks, as well as beautiful scenery all around.
Drumcliff is a village in County Sligo, Ireland. It is on the Drumcliff river.
St. Colmcille founded a monastery in Drumcliff in about 575. The monastery was of such importance that it gave its name to the territory of Cairbre Drom Cliabh in which it resides.
Drumcliff is the final resting place of the poet W. B. Yeats (1865–1939), who is buried in the graveyard of St. Columba's Church of Ireland church.
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An ancient village with several notable ecclesiastical landmarks, as well as beautiful scenery all around.
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Visit Drumcliff Church and see the grave of poet W. B. Yeats, or seek out the round tower with its 11C Celtic cross.
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Notable for its scenery and lovely murals, this ancient church also features the grave of W.B. Yeats, a 14C Celtic cross, and a cafe.
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