Lisadell House

Lisadell House, a Grecian revival mansion, situated in North Sligo, (10 minutes from Mullaghmore) was built in the 1830's. It was once home to the Gore-Booth family. The artic explorer, Henry Goore-Booth was born in the house in 1843, as were his daughters, Eva and Constance. Constance, a political activist, married a Polish Count to become Countess Markievicz. She played a leading role in the 1916 Rising, escaping execution only because she was a woman. Eva and Constance were friends of W B Yeats, who spent much time in Lisadell House, writing poetry. Eva too was a poet. Lisadell House is the only stately home in Sligo, which is open to the public. "The light of evening, Lissadell, Great windows open to the south, Two girls in silk kimonos, both Beautiful, one a gazelle". Tel: 071 9163150