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Thoor Ballylee

Gort, Ireland
353-091-563081
Thoor Ballylee - Gort (Galway)IRL
Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Gort
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
back of cottage the bridge the river the cottage
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“A must see, this place is beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Thoor Ballylee is closed until June 2012 as it was flooded two years ago and is being repaired. It is still a beautiful place just to look at without going inside, W.B. Yeats used the tower for his summer house for 12 years and you can understand why. Its picture perfect and very peaceful. There is a little cafe next... More

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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Closed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Unfortunately due to flooding couple of years ago it was closed and I was told there were no plans to reopen. More

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tennessee
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
“Peaceful, Quiet, Beautiful location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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Unfortunately the tower was still closed due to flooding when we visited but the setting is truly inspirational. This location is very tricky to get to as it is well off the beaten path. The signs aren't always clear and the roads get very narrow at places. When you do arrive, the parking lot is just before the bridge that... More

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Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Hidden, peaceful place”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

The tower itself was closed in July for renovation due to flooding. The area though is pretty with a small river and the forest around the tower. It is not visible from further up the road so at first we thought we got lost. Just follow the signs and you will find it. More

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Valenciennes
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Yeats au hasard de l'Irlande”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2008
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