St Columba's Church, Drumcliff, Ireland / Geoff Sutton 2019 |
Inside St Columba's Church |
Church location: Drumcliffe Parish Church Drumcliffe Sligo Republic of Ireland
The grave of W. B. Yeats (1865-1939) is in the Drumcliffe Cemetery. He died in France. His remains were brought back in 1948. His great-grandfather was a rector in Drumcliffe.
There's also a Celtic High cross in the cemetery.
Not far from the cross, is an Irish Round Tower. They were originally bell towers and are found near churches and monasteries in Ireland and Scotland.
Signage at this church stop.
St Columba's Church Sign |
Drumcliffe Monastery |
Round Tower Sign, Drumcliffe |