Past Events

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
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
With Adam Low and Martin Rosenbaum, in conversation with Hugh Odling-Smee ‘this stirring tribute

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

Roger McGough: Alive & Gigging
Roger McGough, the ‘living proof of himself,’ and President of the Poetry Society not

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

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

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

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

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

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