'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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Afternoon Tea at HomePlace – Culture & Scones
Come for the poetry, stay for the tea! Step into the world of Seamus
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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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A Bite and Sup
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new experience for Summer 2025 at Seamus Heaney
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Children’s Kite Wall Hanging Workshop
Seamus Heaney wrote two poems about kites, 'A Kite for Michael and Christopher' and
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Workshop: Feltmaking with Andrea Hayes
Working with an array of beautiful merino wool and silk fibres participants will be
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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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Children’s Kite Wall Hanging Workshop
Seamus Heaney wrote two poems about kites, which he dedicated to his sons, Michael
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Paul Lynch In Conversation with Paula Shields
Paul Lynch describes his 2023 Booker Prize-winning Prophet Song as an ‘attempt at radical
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Test
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Children’s Acrylic Painting Workshop
Join us this summer in the Creative Zone for a colourful workshop inspired by
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The HomePlace Book Club
With Carol O’Doherty and Patricia Broderick A story is always better if you have
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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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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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Brian Kennedy
Regarded as one of Ireland’s most beloved singer-songwriters for his exceptional, soulful voice and
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