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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
14 July
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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14 July
Afternoon Tea at HomePlace – Culture & Scones

Afternoon Tea at HomePlace – Culture & Scones

Come for the poetry, stay for the tea! Step into the world of Seamus

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15 July
Open Ground Guided Experience

Open Ground Guided Experience

Open Ground is a unique visitor experience centered on locations that shaped Seamus Heaney’s

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23 July
A Bite and Sup

A Bite and Sup

We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new experience for Summer 2025 at Seamus Heaney

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26 July
Children’s  Kite Wall Hanging Workshop

Children’s Kite Wall Hanging Workshop

Seamus Heaney wrote two poems about kites, 'A Kite for Michael and Christopher' and

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26 July
Workshop: Feltmaking with Andrea Hayes

Workshop: Feltmaking with Andrea Hayes

Working with an array of beautiful merino wool and silk fibres participants will be

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26 July
Linking Landscape and Literature

Linking Landscape and Literature

Welcome to Linking Landscape and Literature - a new immersive tour presented by Seamus

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26 July
Children’s Kite Wall Hanging Workshop

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 In Conversation with Paula Shields

Paul Lynch describes his 2023 Booker Prize-winning Prophet Song as an ‘attempt at radical

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31 July
Test

Test

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02 August
Children’s Acrylic Painting Workshop

Children’s Acrylic Painting Workshop

Join us this summer in the Creative Zone for a colourful workshop inspired by

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03 August
The HomePlace Book Club

The HomePlace Book Club

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

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10 August
Kabosh Theatre Company presents: Julie

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

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)

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

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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23 August
Workshop: The Art of Memoir with Kathy Donaghy

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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30 August
The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: A Cloak of Wisdom

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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18 October
Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy

Regarded as one of Ireland’s most beloved singer-songwriters for his exceptional, soulful voice and

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Exhibition

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Education

Our Creative Zone Blog has engaging arts and craft based activities.

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What’s available at HomePlace

Eat, Drink, Relax.

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