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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St Patrick’s Day Crafts Workshop
17 March

St Patrick’s Day Crafts Workshop

Join us in the Creative Zone at Seamus Heaney HomePlace to create a fun

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Play on Words Theatre presents Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer
17 March

Play on Words Theatre presents Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

Written and performed by Aidan DooleyTom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of

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Workshop: An Introduction to Writing Poetry with Elaine Gaston
21 March

Workshop: An Introduction to Writing Poetry with Elaine Gaston

Poet Elaine Gaston visits HomePlace to lead an introductory workshop to writing poetry. This practical

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce In Conversation with Martin Melarkey
21 March

Frank Cottrell-Boyce In Conversation with Martin Melarkey

Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an award-winning children’s author and writer for stage and screen. Millions,

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Room to Rhyme
23 March

Room to Rhyme

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

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An Evening with Pat McCabe
28 March

An Evening with Pat McCabe

McCabe is not a poet but come along and hear him read Heaney and

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Twelve Paintings: Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers in Conversation
29 March

Twelve Paintings: Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers in Conversation

Twelve Paintings is an intimate and compelling exploration of the life and work of

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Open Ground Guided Experience
04 April

Open Ground Guided Experience

Open Ground is a unique visitor experience centered on locations that shaped Seamus Heaney’s

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‘Art Forms Colliding’ with Duke Special
10 April

‘Art Forms Colliding’ with Duke Special

Duke Special has written numerous songs inspired by other art forms: Under the Dark

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The HomePlace Book Club
12 April

The HomePlace Book Club

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

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Sinéad Morrissey In Conversation with Jan Carson
17 April

Sinéad Morrissey In Conversation with Jan Carson

Sinéad Morrissey was the first poet to read in The Helicon, alongside Michael Longley,

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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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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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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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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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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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PAM AYRES – DOGGEDLY ONWARD: A Life in Poems
22 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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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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