GCSE and A-Level Lecture Series Dates Announced For 2025/2026

Calling all GCSE & A Level English teachers!

We are excited to announce NEW dates for our 2025/2026 GCSE and A-Level Lecture Series at Seamus Heaney HomePlace!

Take your students on an inspiring journey into the life and work of one of Ireland’s greatest poets. Deepen your understanding of Seamus Heaney’s poetry with exam-focused lectures, thought-provoking discussions and expert-led seminars.

GCSE Lecture Series Dates (With Mrs Shelagh O’Brien)

GCSE Conflict

• Tuesday 23^rd September 2025
• Tuesday 30^th September 2025
• Friday 9^th January 2026
• Thursday 15^th January 2026
• Tuesday 27^th January 2026
• Tuesday 3^rd February 2026
• Wednesday 29^th April 2026
• Thursday 30^th April 2026

GCSE Relationships

• Wednesday 24^th September 2025
• Thursday 5^th February 2026

GCSE Identity

• Thursday 25^th September 2025
• Thursday 29^th January 2026

A-Level Lecture Series Dates

Mrs Shelagh O’Brien

• Tuesday 20^th January 2026
• Thursday 22^nd January 2026

Dr. Frank Ferguson

• Wednesday 18^th February 2026
• Wednesday 25^th February 2026
• Wednesday 4^th March 2026
• Thursday 5^th March 2026
• Tuesday 10^th March 2026

Prof. Fran Brearton

• Tuesday 17^th February 2026
• Friday 20^th February 2026
• Tuesday 24^th February 2026
• Friday 27^th February 2026
• Tuesday 3^rd March 2026
• Friday 6^th March 2026

Click here to find out more and to book your place.