THE YEATS THOOR BALLYLEE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

The Yeats Thoor Ballylee Development Company Limited By Guarantee is the charitable organisation that stewards Thoor Ballylee - the historic tower near Gort in County Galway celebrated by Seamus Heaney as "the most important building in Ireland". Its core mission is to preserve the poet W. B. Yeats's legacy and the surrounding landscape while offering a vibrant cultural centre for visitors, scholars and the wider community. The company welcomes the public to explore the tower, its studio inspired by the Yeats sisters, and a programme of exhibitions, performances, workshops and educational activities that celebrate literature, art and biodiversity.

Through a collaborative approach that brings together cultural, tourism, business and academic partners, the society organises a year-round calendar of events - from poetry launches and literary evenings to community-focused ecological projects. By relying on the generosity of supporters, it maintains the historic fabric of the tower and its grounds, ensuring Thoor Ballylee remains a place of peace, inspiration and world-class cultural experience for locals and international visitors alike.