22nd–24th January 2027
Join us at Sligo Park Hotel for the 32nd Yeats Winter School, a weekend of literature, poetry, music, discussion and exploration in the landscape that inspired W.B. Yeats.
Directed by Dr Adrian Paterson, this year’s Winter School welcomes guest speakers Melinda Szuts and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin for a programme exploring Yeats’s poetry, plays and prose, alongside the wider creative world of Yeats and his family.
Set in the heart of Yeats Country, the weekend offers the chance to enjoy engaging lectures, poetry readings, a tour of Sligo’s literary landscape and relaxed evenings of music, storytelling and conversation.
Over three days, enjoy a programme of talks and readings at Sligo Park Hotel, discover the landscapes and places associated with Yeats, and spend time exploring Sligo at your own pace.
The programme includes a guided tour of Yeats Country, a visit to the Yeats Building, poetry, music and opportunities to share literary experiences with fellow attendees.
Dr Adrian Paterson
Director of the 2027 Yeats Winter School and Lecturer in English at the University of Galway, with a particular interest in modernism, Irish literature and the arts.
Melinda Szuts
Lecturer in Drama and Theatre Studies and theatre director, with a particular interest in Yeats’s dance plays and the relationship between theatre, movement and music.
Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
One of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary poets, former Ireland Professor of Poetry and Professor of English Emeritus at Trinity College Dublin.
From €305 per person sharing
The full weekend package includes:
Two nights B&B and one dinner at Sligo Park Hotel.
Single supplement: €45 per night
Superior Room supplement: €10 per person per night
Executive Room supplement: €20 per person per night
Why not extend your stay? An additional night on Sunday is available for €69 B&B per person sharing.
A limited number of places are also available for non-residential attendees and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Discover the full schedule of lectures, poetry readings, tours and events in the Yeats Winter School 2027 programme brochure.
For further information or to reserve your place at the Yeats Winter School, contact the Sligo Park Hotel Reservations Team.
071 919 0400
sligo@leehotels.com
Sligo Park Hotel is the perfect base for your Yeats Winter School visit, offering comfortable accommodation just minutes from Sligo town centre. With spacious rooms, excellent dining options and relaxing leisure facilities including a swimming pool and gym, guests can unwind after a day of events and exploration. Ideally located for visiting key Yeats landmarks such as Drumcliffe Church and Lough Gill, the hotel combines convenience with a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for both short breaks and extended stays during the festival.
