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Carney is a
small village in north east Sligo. This picturesque village is
situated between Drumcliffe and Lissdaell. Only 10km north of Sligo
Town, Carney is a good distance to enjoy the main attractions
surrounding Sligo and the nearby beaches at Rosses Point
The impressive Lissadell House, home of the Gore-Booth family, is
situated outside Carney in the townland of Lissadell. Its site is a
beautiful location in close proximity to the majestic table
mountain, Benbulben. The House is surrounded by mature woodlands
with its immediate surroundings sloping gently away towards Sligo
Bay. The house was built in the 1830's for Sir Robert Gore-Booth MP
by London architect Frances Goodwin.
Just over 2km west of Carney is Drumcliffe. This village nestles
under the foot of Benbulben and is famous as the final resting place
of W B Yeats whose grave is in the churchyard under a simple
headstone with the inscription: 'Cast a cold eye on life, On Death
Horseman pass by.' |
Carney Holiday Homes - County Sligo, Ireland