On the Trail of Yeats
Saturday I finally saw a bit of Sligo where my father was born! Mary drove us to the center, about an hour drive, but we got to the Yeats Society museum just as they were closing. The staff person said they didn't have enough people to stay open until 5:00 so they closed at 3 pm.
After that we went to the Model school where paintings by William B. Yeats' brother Jack and John Yeats, his father, were displayed.
A Broadside, published by E.C. (Elizabeth Corbett) Yeats, W.B. Yeats' sister.
"The Cuala Press Broadsides are defining events in Irish culture. They also became defining events in the lives and careers of both Jack B. Yeats and W. B. Yeats. Their bold colours and forceful discharge are striking even today. This talk weighs their force and illuminates the family connections and artistic collisions that gave rise to these still provoking printing events."
In search of Yeats given the closed obvious source, we went and saw his grave. Surprisingly, quite a few people were there!
In case you don't know the story, my father said he was pat on the head when he was two by the great poet and told my grandmother Desmond was a wee bonny lad! And his birthday was the same day and and he was also from Sligo.
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful! You're seeing so much! I'm so happy for you!! And you've met your lovely cousins, too!
DeleteWhat a profound experience to visit own family's historic sites, especially foreign lands.
DeleteA good tale from Des. Horseman, pass by!
DeleteWhat a profound experience to visit own family's historic sites, especially foreign lands
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