Drumcliffe Church
Drumcliffe Church
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • Amanda
    Brisbane, Australia4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Picturesque, peaceful, hidden gem
    As a Yeats fan, this was such a special place to visit. The church and graveyard so peaceful and picturesque, under the watchful eye of Benbulben and alongside Drumcliff River. The riverwalk is lovely too. Tracy, our guide is a gem. So generous with her time and knowledge and brought so much magic to our experience of the place. Highly recommend.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 12 February 2024
  • Maureen F
    Limerick, Ireland138 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful spot to visit
    We have always stopped here every time we go to Donegal . Once we were lucky to have meet the rector who told a lot about the church and grave yard. I have heard don't know if it is true on not can't find out each time I ring the number for the church there is no reply, that there is a charge now to visit church and grave yard. I know the coffee shop now has new owners..
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 March 2024
  • isabrl w
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our day trip to drumcliffe church of irelsnd.
    We had a wonderful few hours at drumcliffe church of ireland. I had emailed in advance to give Tracey notice of our 38 filled bus arriving on a beautiful Saturday in April. We were made extremely welcome, heard about the history of the area and the beautiful church. Last but not least seeing wb yeats and his wife George, resting place. Toilets, food and gift shop also on the site. So catered for all. Thankyou tracey, we will be back from the ladies on tour from milltown. Xx
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 April 2024
  • jchristopherwhite1
    Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular Drumcliffe
    We had a delightful visit to Drumcliffe church and graveyard. James Given was very generous with his time and shared his extensive knowledge of the history of this unique site. There are spectacular views of Benbulben as it overlooks the poet’s grave. It is well worth a visit. Liz ODonnell & John White , Blackrock , Co Dublin
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 June 2024
  • ChroniclesofKristy
    Fort Collins, Colorado60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth a Visit
    Came to see Yeats Grave, left in Happy Tears!! Wow what a view he has of Benbulbin!! Tracey at the ticket booth/tour operator extroidinare is an absolute treasure. If a person could emit true kindness and overflowing with good.. she would be it! She gave me some great info on the church, but who she is made this experience all the more better. God Bless You, and everyone at this wonderful place. Thank you! Also the cafe had delicious toasties!
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 8 September 2024
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Stephan v
Winchester, UK430 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Solo
It was a fine day in June when I called here. That detail is important because it enabled me to visit the church and surrounding graveyard as well as take photographs of Ben Bulben in slow time. Visiting here is a bit of a tradition in my family but every time I come there is something new to discover or rediscover. Thoroughly worth the effort.
Written 6 August 2022
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paul-delaware
Middletown, DE884 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Our tour included a stop here and we enjoyed the 30-or-minutes we were there. The church and grounds are very pretty and if you’re a Yeats fan, it’s a great stop. Bonus: you can get some beautiful photos of the mountains from the surrounding cemetery.
Written 19 June 2023
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Maureen F
Limerick, Ireland138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
We have always stopped here every time we go to Donegal . Once we were lucky to have meet the rector who told a lot about the church and grave yard. I have heard don't know if it is true on not can't find out each time I ring the number for the church there is no reply, that there is a charge now to visit church and grave yard. I know the coffee shop now has new owners..
Written 13 March 2024
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Wendy B
Currarong, Australia68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
Tracy was generous with her time, friendly and informative. Our visit occurred at the end of the day and Tracy couldn’t have been more helpful. We felt very lucky to have met her (even though our visit was a short one). Drumcliffe church is lucky to have Tracy!
Written 10 June 2023
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DERtravels
Pomona, CA1,451 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
This was a morning stop on our way down the road. This location is the final resting place of poet. W.B. Yeats. It was a chilly morning but we had plenty enough time to stroll through the graveyard and the church. The little cafes served very nice coffee and pastries and offered more information on Yeats and his wife.
Written 3 August 2020
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ChroniclesofKristy
Fort Collins, CO60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Solo
Came to see Yeats Grave, left in Happy Tears!!
Wow what a view he has of Benbulbin!!
Tracey at the ticket booth/tour operator extroidinare is an absolute treasure.
If a person could emit true kindness and overflowing with good.. she would be it!

She gave me some great info on the church, but who she is made this experience all the more better. God Bless You, and everyone at this wonderful place.
Thank you! Also the cafe had delicious toasties!
Written 8 September 2024
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regan3_11
Tipperary, Ireland82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
it was moving to stand beside the simple resting place of a man/poet i have both studied and taught for numerous years. I returned home from Sligo ready to revisit his poetry and biography . this is a special place and one to which i will definitely return.
Written 16 August 2020
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Amanda
Brisbane, Australia4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
As a Yeats fan, this was such a special place to visit. The church and graveyard so peaceful and picturesque, under the watchful eye of Benbulben and alongside Drumcliff River. The riverwalk is lovely too. Tracy, our guide is a gem. So generous with her time and knowledge and brought so much magic to our experience of the place. Highly recommend.
Written 12 February 2024
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Drummer3
Dublin, Ireland361 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Couples
We stopped off here on way back from Benbulben forest walk. WB Yeats' grave is there with a view of Benbulben. There is also a nice Celtic cross and a round tower across the road. The Church itself was closed. Worth visiting if nearby.
Written 27 February 2022
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mary m
n ireland28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2012 • Friends
i loved the feeling of this church it was like a haven in a busy life.The rector was a lovely welcoming man.
Written 9 June 2012
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