William Butler Yeats wanted a place in the countryside, where he could be rooted. I stopped by the tower after another walk at Coole Park with Flan the other day. A beautiful setting along a river far off the main roads and tucked into the rolling and wooded hills. My kinda place!! A river, woods, and fields all rolled together. WB Yeats lived here from 1919 to 1929 with his wife and daughter. Then it fell into disuse. In 1965 it was re-opened to the public as a visitor center. A flood last year damaged the tower so it is presently closed for restoration work. But it was still fun to stop, walk and photo... great day. Although the light isn't good (looking into the sun!!) I still made the effort. Flanagan loved being able to walk along the river too. Just a wonderful day.
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