'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 Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Seamus Heaney, and explore through his words and
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Political Journalism in the Modern Age: William Crawley, Suzanne Breen & Mark Carruthers
With Mark Carruthers, Suzanne Breen and Stephen Walker ‘On the high wires of first
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The HomePlace Book Club
With Carol O’Doherty and Patricia Broderick A story is always better if
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Play in the Back Yard
Join us in the Back Yard for outdoors, explorative play. Enjoy our sand and
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Open Ground Guided Experience
Open Ground is a unique visitor experience centred on five locations.
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Creative Writing Workshop: Summer Home with Bernie McGill
Join facilitator Bernie McGill for a writing workshop in the Moyola Hall and Sensory
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Summer Sundays in the Back Yard: Brigid O’Neill
Following on from the success of last year’s Summer Sunday performances in The Back
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Comic Book Drawing
Learn how to draw your favourite comic book heroes, and get tips on how
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Poetry Workshop for Young Adults (14-18 years old) with John Blackmore
John Blackmore is a poet, singer-songwriter and postgraduate university researcher based in the South
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Silver Stacking Rings
With Diane Lyness Following on from her incredibly popular linked bracelet-making workshop last season,
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Lego Animation Workshop
These mini animation master classes by Can Do Academy are a great introduction for
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Lego Animation Workshop
These mini animation master classes by Can Do Academy are a great introduction for
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So Sing On with Hothouse Flowers
Hothouse Flowers need no introduction! They burst on to the Irish music scene over
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Summer Sundays in the Back Yard: Jack Warnock & Donal O’Connor
Following on from the success of last year’s Summer Sunday performances in The Back
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The Whole Nine Yarns with Owen O’Neill
‘These are real life stories from the gut. His poetry is like an ambush.
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Creative Writing Masterclasses with Eric Ngalle Charles
As Poet-in-Residence at HomePlace in May, Eric Ngalle Charles will host a series of
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Armistead Maupin in Conversation
With Rick O'SheaPLEASE NOTE: IN A CHANGE TO THE PRINTED PROGRAMME, THIS EVENT WILL
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