'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
‘Westering’: An Afternoon with Louise Kennedy, Una Mannion and Alice Lyons
HomePlace is delighted to welcome three of Sligo's best literary stars to celebrate their
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One Day Experience
Visit Seamus Heaney HomePlace and be welcomed at our Café with a morning tea
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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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As If I Cared: A Poetry Reading with Damian Gorman
Receiving its official launch this evening, As If I Cared is the new book
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Writing from the North-West with Susan McKay, Darran Anderson and Michelle Gallen
With Susan McKay, Darran Anderson and Michelle Gallen Chaired by Freya McClements Join us
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Irish Linen Lantern Making with Ruth Osborne
Following this summer's sold out workshop, Ruth Osbourne returns with her Irish Linen Lantern
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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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Steve Cooney and Cormac Breatnach in Concert
‘Master Cooney restores the ancient link between lyre and lyric, between poetry and performance,
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Brian Moore at 100: A Centenary Celebration
With Gerald Dawe, Sinead Moynihan and Vittoria Cafolla. Chaired by Alison Garden Belfast-born Brian
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The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne: Film Screening
A Film Screening, introduced by Hugh Odling-Smee of Film Hub NI In conjunction with
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Christmas Wreath Making
Join Clive Lyttle from Welig Heritage Crafts at this special time of year to
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Christmas at the HomePlace Hearth
With Anthony Toner, Neil Martin and guests The festive season just wouldn’t
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Film Screening: It’s A Wonderful Life
HomePlace is delighted to once again team up with Cinemagic to present this fabulously
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Armistead Maupin in Conversation
With Rick O'SheaNobody writes about home in quite the way Armistead Maupin does. His
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