St Columba's Church, Drumcliff, Anglican church in Drumcliff, Ireland.
Description
St Columba's Church is an Anglican place of worship in Drumcliff with limestone walls and neo-Gothic design features including pointed windows and a bell tower. The building serves as the religious center of the village and displays typical architectural characteristics of Irish parish churches from the early 1800s.
History
The church was consecrated in 1809 with support from the Board of First Fruits, marking an important period of Anglican church construction across Ireland. It formed part of a broader movement to strengthen Protestant presence in rural communities during that era.
Culture
The churchyard here holds the grave of the famous poet William Butler Yeats, drawing visitors interested in Irish literary history and his personal legacy.
Practical
The site is accessible year-round and welcomes visitors to explore the grounds and burial area. It helps to note which gates are open when you arrive and allow time for a quiet walk through the churchyard.
Did you know?
Famous Irish poet William Butler Yeats is buried in the churchyard, with his remains brought here from France in 1948. This burial site draws visitors who connect with Yeats' literary work and life story.
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