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'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

Seamus Heaney Home
Seamus Heaney Home
04 October
Seamus Heaney Exhibition

Seamus Heaney Exhibition

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Seamus Heaney, and explore through his words and

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07 October
John Spillane

John Spillane

‘John's songs are the heart and soul of our island and they'll be sung

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12 October
The Ballad of Patrick MacGill:  An Evening of Words and Music

The Ballad of Patrick MacGill: An Evening of Words and Music

With Jane Cassidy, Maurice Leyden and Derek Williamson Born in 1890 on a poor

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14 October
THE ROAD TO RIVERDANCE: Bill Whelan in conversation with John Toal

THE ROAD TO RIVERDANCE: Bill Whelan in conversation with John Toal

Featuring Zoe Conway and John McIntyre Composer Bill Whelan’s memoirThe Road to Riverdance (Lilliput

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An Evening with Mick Herron

An Evening with Mick Herron

In Conversation with David Torrans ‘The best in a generation, by some estimations, and

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Louis de Bernières in Conversation

Louis de Bernières in Conversation

In Conversation with Martina Devlin ‘...a single, cherishable voice’ The Mail on Sunday Following

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21 October
An Afternoon of Poetry with Fiona Benson, Stephen Sexton and Mary Jean Chan

An Afternoon of Poetry with Fiona Benson, Stephen Sexton and Mary Jean Chan

Seamus Heaney HomePlace is delighted to play host to three of the UK’s most

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28 October
Gel Plate Printing with Ruth Osborne

Gel Plate Printing with Ruth Osborne

In this workshop you will explore a range of mark-making and print-making processes when

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The Laureate for Irish Fiction Annual Lecture 2023: Colm Tóibín

The Laureate for Irish Fiction Annual Lecture 2023: Colm Tóibín

Seamus Heaney HomePlace is honoured to welcome the Laureate for Irish Fiction, Colm Tóibín,

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05 November
The HomePlace Book Club

The HomePlace Book Club

  With Carol O’Doherty and Patricia Broderick   A story is always better if

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08 November
Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston

Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston

Brian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate

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The Letters of Seamus Heaney: Christopher Reid in Conversation

The Letters of Seamus Heaney: Christopher Reid in Conversation

To coincide with the publication of The Letters of Seamus Heaney by Faber &

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Mary Robinson in Conversation

Mary Robinson in Conversation

In Conversation with Mark Carruthers Seamus Heaney HomePlace is delighted to welcome former Irish

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18 November
Silver Linked Bracelet-Making

Silver Linked Bracelet-Making

With Diane Lyness Make a unique silver linked bracelet under the guidance of goldsmith

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23 November
Ecopoetics with Kate Simpson, Emma Must and Linda France

Ecopoetics with Kate Simpson, Emma Must and Linda France

What role can, and should, poetry play in the climate crisis? Is reading and

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25 November
‘Between the Lights’ Writing Workshop with Bernie McGill

‘Between the Lights’ Writing Workshop with Bernie McGill

The Celtic festival of Samhain traditionally marks the end of the lighter half and

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01 December
Brigid O’Neill in Concert

Brigid O’Neill in Concert

‘An immensely gifted story-teller whose songs soar to new heights in the live environment’

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09 December
Christmas Wreath Making

Christmas Wreath Making

Join Clive Lyttle from Welig Heritage Crafts at this special time of year to

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16 December
Christmas at the HomePlace Hearth

Christmas at the HomePlace Hearth

  With Anthony Toner, Neil Martin and guests   The festive season just wouldn’t

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Exhibition

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Education

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