Lissadell House and Gardens

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Lissadell is famous as the childhood home of Constance Markievicz, one of the leaders of the 1916 rising: the first woman to be elected to Dail Éireann, where she served as Minister for Labour, and also the first woman to be elected to Westminster Parliament in London. Her brother Josslyn created at Lissadell one of the premier horticultural estates in Europe. Sligo born poet W.B. Yeats was friendly with the Gore Booths, and has immortalised Lissadell in his poetry. Writing about Lissadell 37 years ago, the BBC's Anne Robinson observed that 'the garden is overgrown' the greenhouses are shattered and empty, the stables beyond repair and the roof of the main block leaks badly." An intensive programme of restoration has taken place in the House, Gardens and stable blocks since 2004, and today we invite you to enjoy the magic that is Lissadell restored.

ADDRESS: Ballinfull, Co. Sligo

TEL: 071- 9163150

EMAIL: info@lissadellhouse.com

WEBSITE: www.lissadellhouse.com

LOCATION: North of Sligo Town, 7km off the N15

SEASON: All Year

OPENING TIMES:
Daily: 10.30 - 18.00

GROUP BOOKINGS NECESSARY: Yes

BOOKING CONTACT: Angela Leonard

MANAGER: Isobell Cassidy

AVERAGE VISIT LENGTH: 2 hours

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €6.00 / Child €3.00
All inclusive fee of House tour, Gardens and Countess Markievicz Exhibition:
Adult €12.00 / Child €6.00

GUIDED TOURS: Max No: 30, Duration: 50 Minutes
Every 30 minutes. Languages: English

AUDIO VISUAL: No

EXHIBITION: Countess Markievicz Exhibition of Paintings, Sketches, Private Papers and library.
www.constancemarkievicz.ie, languages: English

RESTAURANT: Extensive tea rooms in restored coach house

PICNIC AREA: No

SHOP: Yes

INFORMATION GUIDE: Yes

COACH PARKING: Yes, 25 Coaches

CAR PARKING: Yes, 100 cars

DISABLED ACCESS/TOILET: No