'I had my existence. I was there.
Me in place and the place in me.'
Seamus Heaney, A Herbal
Life
Discover how Seamus Heaney’s formative years in the Bellaghy area shaped his life and were a source of inspiration throughout his career. Our exhibition is packed with poetry, photographs and stories that take you to the heart of Heaney’s life and work.
Literature
Browse our library, where you will see on display hundreds of books donated by the Heaney family from Seamus Heaney’s own collection, or immerse yourself in our exploration of the poet’s words, rhythm and rhyme.
Inspiration
Savour a piece of theatre, music or poetry in our performance space, The Helicon, or get hands on with a range of engaging arts and crafts activities that will soon get the creativity flowing for kids and adults alike. Be inspired by your visit.
Upcoming Events
A Bite and Sup
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new experience for Summer 2025 at Seamus Heaney
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Seamus Heaney Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Seamus Heaney, and explore through his words and
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Open Ground Guided Experience
Open Ground is a unique visitor experience centered on locations that shaped Seamus Heaney’s
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Kabosh Theatre Company presents: Julie
Written and performed by Charlotte McCurry. Directed by Paula McFetridge.Lenadoon, West Belfast, 1981. Bernadette
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Linking Landscape and Literature
Welcome to Linking Landscape and Literature - a new immersive tour presented by Seamus
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Nicola Sturgeon in Conversation with Susan McKay
Frankly, the highly anticipated memoir of Nicola Sturgeon, recounts her journey from her working-class roots in
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Gary Lightbody in Conversation with Jan Carson (MATINEE)
When the Gary Lightbody event went on sale it sold out in record time. Due
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Gary Lightbody in Conversation with Jan Carson
Time. Home. Love. Death. Life. These are the themes of Snow Patrol’s No1 album, The Forest
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Workshop: The Art of Memoir with Kathy Donaghy
We all have a story to tell but sometimes we don’t know how to
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The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: A Cloak of Wisdom
Featuring Liz Weir, Vicky McFarland and Anne Harper.In this newly commissioned piece merging words
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Friel, Field Day and the Fifth Province
With Stephen Rea & Dr Mark Phelan featuring readings by Seamus O’HaraAs we approach
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Songs and Souls
With Deirdre Kinahan & Steve WickhamDelight in this unique collaboration between Deirdre Kinahan and
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Workshop: Finding New Voices for Your Writing with Mícheál McCann
Join Mícheál McCann for a poetry workshop that explores poems where animals, ghosts and
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Femina Culpa
With Milena Williamson, Linda McKenna, Emma McKervey and Kelly CreightonFemina Culpa poetry collective present
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Vona Groarke in Conversation
With Susannah DickeyWe are thrilled to welcome Ireland Professor of Poetry Vona Groarke to
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Powerstone Entertainment and Alchemy Theatre, Paris present: Both Sides
An original play by Jane Coyle, inspired by the writing of Samuel Beckett. Directed
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Music, Poems and Songs For The Soul
If you are in search of an afternoon to lift the spirits and warm
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Brian Kennedy
Regarded as one of Ireland’s most beloved singer-songwriters for his exceptional, soulful voice and
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