Yeats Village, Sligo

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FOR BOOKINGS & QUERIES, PHONE: +353 (0)1 830 4555 or EMAIL: info@anoige.ie

TO CONTACT THE HOSTEL DIRECTLY, PHONE: +353 (0)71 9138945

Sligo, with its miles of coastline, rich farmland, lakes and mountains is known the world over for great beauty, glorious golf, fishing, horse riding along beaches or through country lanes and wonderful towns and villages.

Here you have the capital of the North West of Ireland, Sligo, from where you can travel to many places of interest, where history, culture and heritage mix with ease in the modern city life that is Ireland today. There is natural beauty everywhere, Hazelwood forest by the shores of Lough Gill, places made famous by the Yeats Family and in particular W B Yeats.

Visit the Yeats Memorial Building in the centre of Sligo before visiting Lissadell House and Drumcliffe Church. Take a walk through the centre of the town and see Sligo Abbey, St John’s Cathedral, Hargadan’s Pub. Take a 5 minute drive to Rosses Point and walk along the beach for miles or go to Strandhill and try some surfing in the Atlantic Ocean followed by a Sea Weed bath on the Prom. Shopping is a wonderful experience with local crafts available throughout the county and at night Sligo has pubs, restaurants and clubs to keep you busy.

Opening Dates and Times

OPENING DATES: June - August

OPENING TIMES: 9am – 9pm

CHECK- IN: from 3pm

Managers Albert & Tanya will be happy to welcome you to this wonderful self-catering accommodation!

ADDRESS: Ballinode, Sligo

FOR BOOKINGS: +353 (0)1 830 4555

or EMAIL: info@anoige.ie

HOSTEL PHONE: +353 (0)71 9138945

HOSTEL FAX: +353 (0)71 9149768

DIRECTIONS

We’re sure you can navigate around yourself – but here’s a helping hand with plenty of travel choices available!

GPS Details

Decimal: Latitude 54.278889 North Longitude 8.455 West

Minutes & Hours: Latitude 54° 16’ 44” North Longitude 8° 27’ 15” West

COMING FROM DUBLIN N4 /GALWAY N17 DIRECTION

Take the N4 into Sligo from Dublin, follow this road into Sligo Town and then follow signs for N16 to Enniskillen. After about 2 miles/km, you will take a right hand turn at a set of lights, still following the Enniskillen signs. You will go straight over a small round-about and then at the next set of lights. After this round-about, you will be turning left, (there is an “Esso” Garage on this junction). You then take the next turning on the right, after this garage, and then the next left into Yeats Village. (Yeats Village is the red brick and yellow painted houses). You can’t miss them!

The office is on the left hand side just after you enter the village, you will see the sign above the office door.

COMING FROM BELFAST M1 & N16 / ENNISKILLEN N16 DIRECTION

You will be coming into Sligo on the N16 .On the outskirts of the town you will come to the “ABBOTTS” round-about, at this roundabout you will be taking a left hand turn towards Sligo Town Centre, still following the N16. Yeats Village will now be on your left hand side, just opposite the F.A.S. Training Centre. Yeats Village is the red brick and yellow painted houses. Take the second turning on the left, after the roundabout, and then take the next left turn into Yeats Village. The office is on the left hand side just after you enter the village, under the stone stairs. Look for the sign above the door.

COMING FROM DONEGAL / BUNDORAN / LIFFORD DIRECTION N15

You will be coming into Sligo on the N15. On the outskirts of Sligo town, you will come to two sets of traffic lights very close together, and at these you will be making a left-hand turn following the signs for the N16 ENNISKILLEN. Still following the Enniskillen signs, you will go straight over a small round-about and then at the next set of lights, after this round-about, you will be turning left. There is an “Esso” Garage on this junction. You then take the next turning on the right, after this garage, and then the next left into Yeats Village. Yeats Village is the red brick and yellow painted houses. The office is on the left hand side just after you enter the village, you will see the sign above the office door.

FROM TRAIN AND BUS STATION

Just turn left when you come out of the Sligo Bus and Train Station entrance and keep walking straight. It will take about 20 minutes. You will go through the centre of town, then out past the banks and then past the Hospital (on your left). At the set of lights after the Hospital you will go straight across. There is an “Esso” Garage on this junction. You then take the next turning on the right, after this garage, then next left into Yeats Village. Yeats Village is the red brick and yellow painted houses. The office is on the left hand side just after you enter the village, you will see the sign above the office door.

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Single and twin rooms in houses with shared kitchen with full cooking facilities and multichannel TV. Fáilte Ireland approved accommodation, Laundry service, and rooms available with en-suite bathrooms, conference room, Parking available, Wheelchair facilities, Information Point, Meals available for groups of 12 persons and more and Trip/Excursion Planning. Bed linen included. Towels are extra (about €1.50).

Meals

Meals are available on request for groups of 12 persons and more. Of course, the staff will help out with booking any restaurant too!

Ensuite rooms
Cable TV
Wheelchair Access
Drying Rooms
Self Catering
Washing
Conference Room with small kitchen (50 – 80 PAX)
Parking
Family Apartments
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Tourist Information

Shops, pubs, restaurants and Sligo Town Centre with its entertainment venues are all within minutes walking distance from Yeats Village.

Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:

1. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

2. Sligo Abbey

3. Irish Raptor Centre

ATTRACTIONS – cultural and historic

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery - This is the largest cemetery of megalithic tombs in Ireland and is also among the country's oldest, with monuments ranging from five and a half thousand to six and a half thousand years old.A restored cottage houses an exhibition relating to the site.

Sligo Abbey - this dominican abbey was found in the 13th century by Maruice Fitzgerald. This abbey contains a great wealth of carvings including Gothic and Renaissance tomb sculpture and the only sculptured 15th century high altar to survive any Irish monastic church.

Irish Raptor Centre - excitement, fun, photo opportunities and much more. Situated amid the beautiful landscape of North-West Ireland is Eagles Flying, the largest Centre for Birds of Prey and Owls in the country. Experience some of the biggest birds of prey in the world flying right over your head or landing next to you. Watch different species of eagles hunting on prey-dummies in their natural environment. Be astonished about the arrowlike flight of the falcons and the amazing intelligence of the vultures.

Arigna Mining – Take this unique opportunity to walk underground through what was the last working mine in Arigna and see how the coal was mined. Stroll through the exhibition area which traces 400 years of mining history in the area. With an Ex-miner as your tour guide you have the chance to learn about the incredible life story of the miners.

Gilligan’s World – Botannical gardens, and natural flora and fauna blend together, enhanced by "faerie habitats" in miniature model villages and "enchanted" glades.

Wild-life pond and aquatic cave, as well as a guided tour round the "Pet Village" create a unique atmosphere to understand how we can live in harmony with nature.

Play facilities, quizzes and competitions keep the littlest ones amused and give their parents some time to relax. Friendly staff offer information on history and faerie folklore.

Lake Isle of Innisfree - visit the outstanding beauty of myth and legend that inspired W.B. Yeats to write his famous poems. See the magnificant Flora & Fauna unsurpassed anywhere in Ireland.

Parke’s Castle - A restored plantation castle of the early 17th century, picturesquely situated on the shores of Lough Gill, once the home of Robert Parke and his family. The Courtyard grounds contain evidence of an earlier 16th century Tower House structure once owned by Sir Brian O'Rourke who subsequently was executed at Tyburn, London in 1591. The Castle has been restored using Irish oak and traditional craftsmenship. Access for visitors with disabilities to ground floor.

ACTIVITIES

Walking – There is a huge amount of walking for all levels around Sligo. Have a look at the official Fáilte Ireland (Irish Tourist Board) Sligo walking guide flyer. Walking tours are available - ask at reception

Bike Hire – Cycling tours of Sligo - ask at reception

Water Sports

Strandhill is a very picturesque village situated about 5 miles west of Sligo City between the Atlantic Ocean and the slopes of towering Knocknarea Mountain. There are several miles of golden sandy beach and some gigantic sand dunes to explore! The village is noted as a location for unforgetable views of Atlantic sunsets.

Furthermore the beach is a great fun day out for surfing. A vast beach break capable of holding huge waves Surfing is usually best when the tide is on the push in from mid to high tide. At high tide a rebound effect from the low tide can make for unusual currents or rips with large erratic barrelling waves that slam against the rocks.

Surfing championship in Bandoran is held on a regular basis in this small town in Sligo County. Different Nations fight for the cup and the entertainment around promise a fun day out for the whole family. Don't miss it the next time!

Entertainment

Funny Bones – Make your children smile at this indoor funpark. Slides, bouncy castles, cart driving… they won't want to leave!

Other activities

Yeats Summer School - A two-week academic Summer School with lectures, seminars, Poetry Workshop, Drama Workshop, visits to the Yeats Country, Music and Drama, with a focus on the poetry, plays and prose of W.B. Yeats. Every year, the Summer School arranges readings by renowned Irish authors and various musical and dramatic presentations.

Nightlife and Eating out

Fiddlers Creek Bar and Restaurant : Fiddlers Creek is renowned as one of the top bar/restaurants in the country. This venue with its excellent food and quality service is located in the town centre, about 10 – 15 minute walk from Yeats Village. Hot Lunches served 12noon - 3pm, Restaurant A La Carte served 6 - 10pm, Bar Food served 5.30 - 8pm. Live music / DJ Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat.

Hawk’s Well Theatre : One of Sligo’s finest attributes, the theatre is one of the oldest regional theatres in the country and still remains as alive and as active in the Irish arts scene as ever.

Sheela na Gig: This traditional Irish music pub on Bridge Street is just what you would expect an Irish pub to be - full of atmosphere, music, locals and craic!

Tel: +353(0)719143825

Ask at the Reception for some ideas on where to go during your time in Sligo!

Yeats Village accommodation includes not only a hostel but a B&B and also studio rooms for rent all available at different rates – the choice is yours!

Please note: the prices below are indicative of the price range for the accommodation – use our booking engine to get an exact price for your booking.

Keep an eye out for our packages and special offers which can save you €€€s and also, if you are a group of 10+ we also give group discounts where possible.

Lastly if you are a member of An Óige/Hostelling International, you will get a 10% discount on accomodation costs at our hostels per person, per night (see the Ts & Cs for that!). Make sure your membership card is up to date or order a new one now!

HOSTEL

*Price includes sheet hire.*

Single/Twin/Double en-suite room/apartment/house with shared kitchen facilities - €25.00 pp/pn
Single standard rooms with shared kitchen facilities: €20.00 pp/pn