Galway Bay fm newsroom – Sabina Higgins, the wife of President Michael D. Higgins, will officially open the inaugural Yeats Exhibition at Thoor Ballylee tomorrow.
The exhibition explores Yeats’ relationship with the landscapes and people of Galway that inspired his works, many of which were penned at Thoor Ballylee.
Also under focus is the role played by women in the life of the poet and playwright, including his wife George and his sister, Lily Yeats.
Thoor Ballylee was re-opened last year to mark the 150th anniversary of Yeats but experienced severe flooding over the winter months.
The Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society says that the hard work and dedication shown by the local community and generous donations from local and international donors were key to ensuring that the tower re-opens this summer.
Sabina Higgins will open the inaugural Yeats Exhibition at Thoor Ballylee in Gort tomorrow at 1pm.