'I had my existence. I was there.
Me in place and the place in me.'
Seamus Heaney, A Herbal
Life
Discover how Seamus Heaney’s formative years in the Bellaghy area shaped his life and were a source of inspiration throughout his career. Our exhibition is packed with poetry, photographs and stories that take you to the heart of Heaney’s life and work.
Literature
Browse our library, where you will see on display hundreds of books donated by the Heaney family from Seamus Heaney’s own collection, or immerse yourself in our exploration of the poet’s words, rhythm and rhyme.
Inspiration
Savour a piece of theatre, music or poetry in our performance space, The Helicon, or get hands on with a range of engaging arts and crafts activities that will soon get the creativity flowing for kids and adults alike. Be inspired by your visit.
Upcoming Events
Seamus Heaney Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Seamus Heaney, and explore through his words and
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Linking Landscape and Literature
Welcome to Linking Landscape and Literature - a new immersive tour presented by Seamus
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Nicola Sturgeon in Conversation with Susan McKay
Frankly, the highly anticipated memoir of Nicola Sturgeon, recounts her journey from her working-class roots in
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Open Ground Guided Experience
Open Ground is a unique visitor experience centered on locations that shaped Seamus Heaney’s
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A Bite and Sup
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new experience for Summer 2025 at Seamus Heaney
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Gary Lightbody in Conversation with Jan Carson (MATINEE)
When the Gary Lightbody event went on sale it sold out in record time. Due
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Gary Lightbody in Conversation with Jan Carson
Time. Home. Love. Death. Life. These are the themes of Snow Patrol’s No1 album, The Forest
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Workshop: The Art of Memoir with Kathy Donaghy
We all have a story to tell but sometimes we don’t know how to
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The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: A Cloak of Wisdom
Featuring Liz Weir, Vicky McFarland and Anne Harper.In this newly commissioned piece merging words
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Friel, Field Day and the Fifth Province
With Stephen Rea & Dr Mark Phelan featuring readings by Seamus O’HaraAs we approach
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Songs and Souls
With Deirdre Kinahan & Steve WickhamDelight in this unique collaboration between Deirdre Kinahan and
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The HomePlace Book Club
With Carol O’Doherty & Patricia BroderickA story is always better is you have someone
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Femina Culpa
With Milena Williamson, Linda McKenna, Emma McKervey and Kelly CreightonFemina Culpa poetry collective present
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Workshop: Finding New Voices for Your Writing with Mícheál McCann
Join Mícheál McCann for a poetry workshop that explores poems where animals, ghosts and
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Vona Groarke in Conversation
With Susannah DickeyWe are thrilled to welcome Ireland Professor of Poetry Vona Groarke to
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Powerstone Entertainment and Alchemy Theatre, Paris present: Both Sides
An original play by Jane Coyle, inspired by the writing of Samuel Beckett. Directed
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Music, Poems and Songs For The Soul
If you are in search of an afternoon to lift the spirits and warm
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Nature Boy: A Journey of Birdsong and Belonging with Séan Ronayne
Cork-born ornithologist and author Seán Ronayne embarked on a mission in 2021 to record
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Dawn Chorus: Bird Walk and Talk at Lough Beg with Seán Ronayne
Lough Beg Nature Reserve is one of the finest ornithological sites in the British
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Lindsey Hilsum in Conversation with Mark McFadden
In the four decades she’s spent as a foreign correspondent, Lindsey Hilsum has always
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The Poems of Seamus Heaney with Rosie Lavan, Bernard O’Donoghue and Matthew Hollis
Join us to celebrate the launch of The Poems of Seamus Heaney, the long-awaited,
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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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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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John Boyne In Conversation with Marie-Louise Kerr
In the seven years since his last visit to HomePlace, John Boyne has gone
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Brian Kennedy
Regarded as one of Ireland’s most beloved singer-songwriters for his exceptional, soulful voice and
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Neil Martin, Mary Dillon and Dónal O’Connor in Concert
Together, Mary Dillon, Dónal O’Connor and Neil Martin create a spellbinding tapestry of traditional
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Remembrances: Forms of Memory in Seamus Heaney’s Writing
Gary Wade with Michael Parker‘Remembrances’ will bring together two scholars who will explore different
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Workshop: Make Your Own Literary Luck with Sue Divin
‘The harder I work, the luckier I get.’ – Samuel GoldwynIs getting a traditional
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Witness with Richard Moore. Written by Damian Gorman
Witness is a new sequence of poems telling the inspirational story of Richard Moore,
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Stephen Walker In Conversation with Freya McClements
David Trimble: Peacemaker‘The perfect companion piece to Walker’s biography of John Hume’. Alex Kane,
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Imagine Media Productions present: Thomas Moore: Bard na hÉireann
Radical, rogue, shapeshifter – Thomas Moore’s life remains a mystery some 250 years on.
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Workshop: Silver Necklace or Earrings with Diane Lyness
Silversmith Diane Lyness returns to HomePlace to lead another ever-popular silver necklace or earring-making
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Christmas at the HomePlace Hearth
With Glenn Patterson, Neil Martin, Anthony Toner and Rod McVeyA year passes so quickly
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Workshop: Christmas Wreath-Making with Welig Crafts
Join us to construct your own Christmas wreath from locally grown willow and foliage
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