Neglected Reputations: The Yeats Sisters, Lily & Elizabeth

Neglected Reputations: The Yeats Sisters, Lily & Elizabeth
Free Luchtime Talkby Eunan McKinney, Project Director with the Yeats Sisters Commemorative Project

Discover the overlooked legacy of Susan ‘Lily’ and Elizabeth Yeats—trailblazers in Irish arts, crafts, and publishing. This talk highlights their creative impact, feminist ideals, and the founding of Dun Emer and Cuala Industries, which shaped Ireland’s cultural identity and empowered generations of women. Followed by a Q&A.

Booking Required:
071 9111675 or sligolib@sligococo.ie

Running in conjunction in Sligo Central Library from Tuesday 19th August – 13th September 2025:

Elizabeth Corbet Yeats Exhibition: Celebrate the remarkable legacy of Elizabeth Yeats—artist, educator, publisher, and champion of women’s talent. Co-founder of Dun Emer and Cuala Industries, her work helped shape Ireland’s cultural and artistic identity.