Past Events

Past Events

Nuala McKeever presents ‘Truth, Love or Promise’
September 2023

Nuala McKeever presents ‘Truth, Love or Promise’

Internationally-acclaimed writer and actor Nuala McKeever is back with a new one woman drama

‘A Note That Pays You Back’: Ten Poets Read and Reflect
August 2023

‘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

Seamus Heaney and the music of what happens: Film Screening and Q&A
August 2023

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

An Evening with Paul Muldoon
August 2023

An Evening with Paul Muldoon

‘one of the era's true originals’ Seamus Heaney HomePlace is delighted to open our

So Sing On with Luka Bloom
July 2023

So Sing On with Luka Bloom

‘The very embodiment of the folk singer, Luka Bloom has that deep sense of

Roger McGough: Alive & Gigging
June 2023

Roger McGough: Alive & Gigging

Roger McGough, the ‘living proof of himself,’ and President of the Poetry Society not

Ian  McEwan in Conversation
April 2023

Ian McEwan in Conversation

With John Self Ian McEwan is a writer who needs no introduction. Since the

Altan in Concert
February 2023

Altan in Concert

‘under no circumstances should they be missed in concert’ The Irish Echo (New York)

Donal Ryan in Conversation
September 2022

Donal Ryan in Conversation

With Paula Shields 'A life-enhancing talent' Sebastian Barry Following his appearance in our online

Patrick Kielty: Borderline
April 2022

Patrick Kielty: Borderline

‘Kielty is fabulous’, The Times Borderline is a brand new show from County Down's

A Not-So-Horrid Afternoon with Francesca Simon!
March 2022

A Not-So-Horrid Afternoon with Francesca Simon!

In conversation with Myra Zepf While reading stories to her son, Francesca Simon was

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March 2022

A Wintering Out Celebration with Simon Callow and Charles Owen

'a bite and a sup, we hug our little destinies again' 'For Michael Longley

A Laureate Reading with Simon Armitage
February 2022

A Laureate Reading with Simon Armitage

‘A poet whose work is ambitious, accomplished and complex as well as popular.’ Sunday Telegraph

An Afternoon with Michael Longley
February 2022

An Afternoon with Michael Longley

Michael Longley, a close friend and contemporary of Seamus Heaney, was the first poet

Writing from the North-West with Susan McKay, Darran Anderson and Michelle Gallen
November 2021

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

Van Morrison announces intimate show in the iconic Seamus Heaney HomePlace
August 2019

Van Morrison announces intimate show in the iconic Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Van Morrison will be performing three exclusive shows in The Helicon theatre at Seamus