Exhibition and Upcoming Events

Exhibition and Upcoming Events

Discover the full programme of upcoming events at HomePlace. From our exhibition to talks, performances and workshops, there is something for everyone.

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Seamus Heaney Exhibition
Flexible Dates

Seamus Heaney Exhibition

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Seamus Heaney, and explore through his words and

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Lego Animation Workshop
18 April

Lego Animation Workshop

These mini animation master classes by Can Do Academy are a great introduction for

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Room to Rhyme
20 April

Room to Rhyme

Join us for Room to Rhyme! This is our new, weekly half hour session

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Conor Mallon Band In Concert
24 April

Conor Mallon Band In Concert

Conor Mallon is widely regarded as one of the finest uilleann pipers of his

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Workshop: Lino Printing and Carving with Ruth Osbourne
25 April

Workshop: Lino Printing and Carving with Ruth Osbourne

Under the guidance of Irish textile and print artist Ruth Osbourne, this workshop will

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Jan Carson In Conversation
25 April

Jan Carson In Conversation

Jan Carson needs no introduction to our Helicon audiences having chaired conversations with several

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Nature’s Brush: From Woodland to Watercolour
02 May

Nature’s Brush: From Woodland to Watercolour

Painting workshop in Partnership with RSPB NI Lough Neagh Warden Cathryn Cochrane and artist

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Field Notes: Writing the Natural World with Garrett Carr
02 May

Field Notes: Writing the Natural World with Garrett Carr

In Partnership with RSPB NI Experience the landscape as a starting point for creativity

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Dawn Chorus at Lough Beg
03 May

Dawn Chorus at Lough Beg

In Partnership with RSPB NI Join RSPB NI for a dawn chorus in the

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John Spillane In Concert
09 May

John Spillane In Concert

John Spillane is a musician, songwriter and storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in

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The Living Landscape: Creativity, Conservation and Care
10 May

The Living Landscape: Creativity, Conservation and Care

With Mary Reynolds, John Spillane and Dr Peter Doran Join singer John Spillane, environmental

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The HomePlace Book Club
10 May

The HomePlace Book Club

With Carol O’Doherty & Patricia BroderickA story is always better if you have someone

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Altan In Concert
16 May

Altan In Concert

Celebrated as one of the finest traditional Irish groups in the world, Altan has

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Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally
16 May

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

Are you interested in reading more contemporary Irish poetry but aren’t quite sure where

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Devotions, Rituals and Sketches: Lucy Caldwell, Molly Hennigan and Danielle McLaughlin
22 May

Devotions, Rituals and Sketches: Lucy Caldwell, Molly Hennigan and Danielle McLaughlin

In Conversation with Dr Paul Delaney Award-winning writers Lucy Caldwell, Danielle McLaughlin, and Molly

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We Are An Archipelago
23 May

We Are An Archipelago

With Erin Fornoff, Patrick O’Laoghaire, Dominic Mullan and Oisín Walsh-Peelo “Enchanting, witty, and melodic, We

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‘An Ear to the Line’: Matthew Rice & Annemarie Ní Churreáin
24 May

‘An Ear to the Line’: Matthew Rice & Annemarie Ní Churreáin

Hosted by Paul Maddern Two outstanding poets from a new generation of Irish writing

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Mining the Past: Andrew Miller In Conversation
28 May

Mining the Past: Andrew Miller In Conversation

With John Self Join acclaimed novelist Andrew Miller for a special evening of conversation

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Two-day Workshop: Hand-stitched Leather Satchel
30 May

Two-day Workshop: Hand-stitched Leather Satchel

Drawing on his experience of over 20 years in the film (Game of Thrones,

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Patrick Radden Keefe In Conversation
08 June

Patrick Radden Keefe In Conversation

'Gripping, rigorous, smart . . . breathtaking' - Jon Ronson Internationally acclaimed writer Patrick

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An Afternoon with Maggie O’Farrell
16 June

An Afternoon with Maggie O’Farrell

Join us for an afternoon with bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell, as we celebrate the

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Frank Ormsby In Conversation with Malachi O’Doherty
18 June

Frank Ormsby In Conversation with Malachi O’Doherty

Frank Ormsby’s eighth collection, The Tumbling Paddy, is a rich and deeply evocative work.

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Ulster Orchestra: On Your Doorstep
20 June

Ulster Orchestra: On Your Doorstep

Members of the Ulster Orchestra make a welcome return to Bellaghy, as part of

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The Man in the Woman’s Shoes
25 June

The Man in the Woman’s Shoes

The Man in the Woman’s Shoes,  "Boisterously funny…Murfi, the plays’ author, director, and shape-shifting

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I Hear You And Rejoice
26 June

I Hear You And Rejoice

I Hear You and Rejoice "Boisterously funny…Murfi, the plays’ author, director, and shape-shifting star,

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The Mysterious Case of Kitsey Rainey
27 June

The Mysterious Case of Kitsey Rainey

The Mysterious Case of Kitsey Rainey "Boisterously funny…Murfi, the plays’ author, director, and shape-shifting

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Speculative Fiction Workshop with Rosemary Jenkinson
27 June

Speculative Fiction Workshop with Rosemary Jenkinson

Join writer Rosemary Jenkinson for an engaging introduction to speculative fiction, a genre that

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Film Screening: Christy
03 July

Film Screening: Christy

In association with Wildcard Distribution Seventeen-year-old Christy is at a crossroads. Thrown out of

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Silver Stacking Rings
01 August

Silver Stacking Rings

With Diane Lyness Following on from her incredibly popular linked bracelet-making workshop last season,

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Bernard MacLaverty In Conversation
07 August

Bernard MacLaverty In Conversation

With Eamonn Hughes Join celebrated Irish writer Bernard MacLaverty for an evening of conversation

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Pam Ayres – Doggedly Onward: A Life in Poems
21 August

Pam Ayres – Doggedly Onward: A Life in Poems

“Who doesn’t feel warm, sentimental, and downright good when they think of Pam Ayres?   

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Paul Muldoon: A History of Ireland in 12 Poems
29 August

Paul Muldoon: A History of Ireland in 12 Poems

Seamus Heaney HomePlace is delighted to welcome Paul Muldoon back to the Helicon stage

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The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: The People of the Sea
29 August

The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: The People of the Sea

With Colin Urwin and Ruth Kirkpatrick "...the finest storytelling entertainment... With oral tales, songs,

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Brian Kennedy
17 October

Brian Kennedy

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

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Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston
06 November

Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston

How to Lay an Egg with a Horse InsideBrian Bilston has been described as

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