Lissadell House Schedule

Did You Know?

The house's closure was announced on 8th January 2009 due to an access dispute with Sligo County Council.

It was also the sometime holiday retreat of the world-renowned poet, William Butler Yeats.

Despite celebrities including U2 lead singer Bono, broadcaster Gerry Ryan and politician and television personality Mary O'Rourke showing an interest in the property, it was hoped that it would be purchased by the state.

However, due to several stumbling blocks including Dáil (Government) holidays and an inaccurate cost report, the house was eventually sold to a private couple, Edward Walsh and Constance Cassidy.

In 1876, Sir Robert left the house and surrounding estate to his son, Sir Henry Gore-Booth, 5th Baronet.The house was the childhood home of Irish revolutionary, Constance Gore-Booth, her sister the poet and suffragist, Eva Gore-Booth, and their siblings, Mabel Gore-Booth, Mordaunt Gore-Booth and Josslyn Gore-Booth.

The new owners have since restored the house and gardens to their original grandeur and continued public access to the house while limiting public rights of way.