'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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Film Screening: An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl)
In association with Break Out Pictures Based on the acclaimed story, ‘Foster’ by Claire Keegan, An
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Roger McGough: Alive & Gigging
Roger McGough, the ‘living proof of himself,’ and President of the Poetry Society not
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Nick Laird
In 2005, Nick Laird’s debut collection, To a Fault, was praised by Seamus Heaney
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Aura: Ruth McGinley with Neil Martin
By the age of 17, Ruth McGinley had already gained widespread recognition as one of Ireland’s
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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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Open Ground Guided Experience
Open Ground is a unique visitor experience centred on five locations.
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So Sing On with Luka Bloom
‘The very embodiment of the folk singer, Luka Bloom has that deep sense of
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‘At the Well of Poetry’ with Dean Browne, Matthew Rice and Dawn Watson
A reading with Dean Browne, Matthew Rice and Dawn Watson Hosted by Damian Smyth
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Concertina Nature Book Workshop with Ruth Osborne
In this session you will work with native foliage and a variety of mark-making
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An Evening with Paul Muldoon
‘one of the era's true originals’ Seamus Heaney HomePlace is delighted to open our
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‘A Note That Pays You Back’: Ten Poets Read and Reflect
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the death of Seamus Heaney, HomePlace has invited
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Colm Mac Con Iomaire in Concert
‘innately sublime’ The Irish Times In a crowded field of outstanding Irish fiddle players
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Seamus Heaney and the music of what happens: Film Screening and Q&A
With Adam Low and Martin Rosenbaum, in conversation with Hugh Odling-Smee ‘this stirring tribute
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Small Willow Projects
With Clive Lyttle of Welig Crafts In this new class for 2023, Clive Lyttle
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Nuala McKeever presents ‘Truth, Love or Promise’
Internationally-acclaimed writer and actor Nuala McKeever is back with a new one woman drama
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So Sing On with Seán Keane
Seán Keane from County Galway has been described as one of the greatest musical
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John Spillane
‘John's songs are the heart and soul of our island and they'll be sung
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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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