Digital Victorian Periodical Poetry

Poet, dramatist, folklorist, and theatre manager. Known as Lady Gregory. Born in Roxborough, County Galaway. Married Sir William Henry Gregory on 4 March 1880. Major figure in the Irish literary revival, and her home at Coole Park, County Galaway, was a centre for the movement. Founded the Irish Literary Theatre and the Abbey Theatre with W. B. Yeats and Edward Martyn. Biographical information: DIB. (AC)