Seamus Heaney HomePlace
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Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy offers an inspiring journey through the life and literature of one of Ireland's greatest literary voices.
Well done to Abigail Kealey from New Row St. Patrick’s Primary School - her beautiful design was chosen as the winner of our Christmas card competition and will be this year’s official Seamus Heaney HomePlace Christmas card! 🌟
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Well done to Abigail Kealey from New Row St. Patrick’s Primary School - her beautiful design was chosen as the winner of our Christmas card competition and will be this year’s official Seamus Heaney HomePlace Christmas card! 🌟
Today marks 30 years since Seamus Heaney was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (10th December 1995).
At Seamus Heaney HomePlace, we are proud to celebrate his enduring legacy and the poetic brilliance that continues to inspire.
#SeamusHeaney #HomePlace #NobelPrize
At Seamus Heaney HomePlace, we are proud to celebrate his enduring legacy and the poetic brilliance that continues to inspire.
#SeamusHeaney #HomePlace #NobelPrize
December 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today marks 30 years since Seamus Heaney was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (10th December 1995).
At Seamus Heaney HomePlace, we are proud to celebrate his enduring legacy and the poetic brilliance that continues to inspire.
#SeamusHeaney #HomePlace #NobelPrize
At Seamus Heaney HomePlace, we are proud to celebrate his enduring legacy and the poetic brilliance that continues to inspire.
#SeamusHeaney #HomePlace #NobelPrize
🎟️ Tickets available now at > seamusheaneyhome.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
December 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🎟️ Tickets available now at > seamusheaneyhome.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Introducing our Winter/Spring 2026 Events Programme at HomePlace!
A new season of poetry, music, conversation and creativity awaits featuring Simon Armitage, Sinéad Morrissey, Colin Davidson and more!
Tickets on sale Wednesday 10th December at 10am > seamusheaneyhome.com/upcoming-eve...
A new season of poetry, music, conversation and creativity awaits featuring Simon Armitage, Sinéad Morrissey, Colin Davidson and more!
Tickets on sale Wednesday 10th December at 10am > seamusheaneyhome.com/upcoming-eve...
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Introducing our Winter/Spring 2026 Events Programme at HomePlace!
A new season of poetry, music, conversation and creativity awaits featuring Simon Armitage, Sinéad Morrissey, Colin Davidson and more!
Tickets on sale Wednesday 10th December at 10am > seamusheaneyhome.com/upcoming-eve...
A new season of poetry, music, conversation and creativity awaits featuring Simon Armitage, Sinéad Morrissey, Colin Davidson and more!
Tickets on sale Wednesday 10th December at 10am > seamusheaneyhome.com/upcoming-eve...
There's still time to enjoy our Encore Experience!
Visited our exhibition before? Don't forget you can come back with a friend and receive 50% off your exhibition entry.
*T&Cs apply. In-person only. Proof of first visit required.
Visited our exhibition before? Don't forget you can come back with a friend and receive 50% off your exhibition entry.
*T&Cs apply. In-person only. Proof of first visit required.
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
There's still time to enjoy our Encore Experience!
Visited our exhibition before? Don't forget you can come back with a friend and receive 50% off your exhibition entry.
*T&Cs apply. In-person only. Proof of first visit required.
Visited our exhibition before? Don't forget you can come back with a friend and receive 50% off your exhibition entry.
*T&Cs apply. In-person only. Proof of first visit required.
Join our Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop this Saturday 13th December at 2pm!
Guided by Clive Lyttle of Welig Heritage Crafts, you will create your own festive wreath using locally grown willow and foliage.
One space left - secure yours now! > tinyurl.com/2p9s72tw
Guided by Clive Lyttle of Welig Heritage Crafts, you will create your own festive wreath using locally grown willow and foliage.
One space left - secure yours now! > tinyurl.com/2p9s72tw
December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Join our Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop this Saturday 13th December at 2pm!
Guided by Clive Lyttle of Welig Heritage Crafts, you will create your own festive wreath using locally grown willow and foliage.
One space left - secure yours now! > tinyurl.com/2p9s72tw
Guided by Clive Lyttle of Welig Heritage Crafts, you will create your own festive wreath using locally grown willow and foliage.
One space left - secure yours now! > tinyurl.com/2p9s72tw
📣 Calling A-Level English Teachers!
Spaces are still available for our Heaney & Frost A-Level Lecture Series at Seamus Heaney HomePlace – an invaluable opportunity for Key Stage 5 students.
For more information, please visit > seamusheaneyhome.com/activity/a-l...
Spaces are still available for our Heaney & Frost A-Level Lecture Series at Seamus Heaney HomePlace – an invaluable opportunity for Key Stage 5 students.
For more information, please visit > seamusheaneyhome.com/activity/a-l...
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
📣 Calling A-Level English Teachers!
Spaces are still available for our Heaney & Frost A-Level Lecture Series at Seamus Heaney HomePlace – an invaluable opportunity for Key Stage 5 students.
For more information, please visit > seamusheaneyhome.com/activity/a-l...
Spaces are still available for our Heaney & Frost A-Level Lecture Series at Seamus Heaney HomePlace – an invaluable opportunity for Key Stage 5 students.
For more information, please visit > seamusheaneyhome.com/activity/a-l...
Join Ireland's former State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy In Conversation with Hugh Odling-Smee at Seamus Heaney HomePlace on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 7.30pm.
Tickets on sale Friday 5th December at 10am > tinyurl.com/mukhab9y
Tickets on sale Friday 5th December at 10am > tinyurl.com/mukhab9y
December 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Join Ireland's former State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy In Conversation with Hugh Odling-Smee at Seamus Heaney HomePlace on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 7.30pm.
Tickets on sale Friday 5th December at 10am > tinyurl.com/mukhab9y
Tickets on sale Friday 5th December at 10am > tinyurl.com/mukhab9y
Our magical Christmas Post Box has arrived! 📮
Visitors can write a letter to Santa and send it straight to the North Pole when they visit the exhibition.
Bring the family and enjoy a little Christmas magic at Seamus Heaney HomePlace!
Visitors can write a letter to Santa and send it straight to the North Pole when they visit the exhibition.
Bring the family and enjoy a little Christmas magic at Seamus Heaney HomePlace!
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Our magical Christmas Post Box has arrived! 📮
Visitors can write a letter to Santa and send it straight to the North Pole when they visit the exhibition.
Bring the family and enjoy a little Christmas magic at Seamus Heaney HomePlace!
Visitors can write a letter to Santa and send it straight to the North Pole when they visit the exhibition.
Bring the family and enjoy a little Christmas magic at Seamus Heaney HomePlace!
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? 🎁
The Gift Shop at Seamus Heaney HomePlace has you covered. From cosy candles and diffusers to books, tote bags, mugs and stationery, there is something for everyone.
Pop in and find a gift that feels just right this Christmas!
The Gift Shop at Seamus Heaney HomePlace has you covered. From cosy candles and diffusers to books, tote bags, mugs and stationery, there is something for everyone.
Pop in and find a gift that feels just right this Christmas!
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? 🎁
The Gift Shop at Seamus Heaney HomePlace has you covered. From cosy candles and diffusers to books, tote bags, mugs and stationery, there is something for everyone.
Pop in and find a gift that feels just right this Christmas!
The Gift Shop at Seamus Heaney HomePlace has you covered. From cosy candles and diffusers to books, tote bags, mugs and stationery, there is something for everyone.
Pop in and find a gift that feels just right this Christmas!
Congratulations to Tom Paulin on winning the PEN Heaney Prize 2025! 👏
#SeamusHeaney #PenHeaneyPrize #SeamusHeaneyHomePlace #Congratulations
#SeamusHeaney #PenHeaneyPrize #SeamusHeaneyHomePlace #Congratulations
December 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations to Tom Paulin on winning the PEN Heaney Prize 2025! 👏
#SeamusHeaney #PenHeaneyPrize #SeamusHeaneyHomePlace #Congratulations
#SeamusHeaney #PenHeaneyPrize #SeamusHeaneyHomePlace #Congratulations
On Friday 21st November, we were delighted to welcome acclaimed painter and sculptor Ross Wilson to Seamus Heaney HomePlace for our annual Art Day 🎨✨
Read all about it here > tinyurl.com/2t9cak8w
#Art #SeamusHeaney #RossWilson #HomePlace #GCSE #ALevel #Education
Read all about it here > tinyurl.com/2t9cak8w
#Art #SeamusHeaney #RossWilson #HomePlace #GCSE #ALevel #Education
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On Friday 21st November, we were delighted to welcome acclaimed painter and sculptor Ross Wilson to Seamus Heaney HomePlace for our annual Art Day 🎨✨
Read all about it here > tinyurl.com/2t9cak8w
#Art #SeamusHeaney #RossWilson #HomePlace #GCSE #ALevel #Education
Read all about it here > tinyurl.com/2t9cak8w
#Art #SeamusHeaney #RossWilson #HomePlace #GCSE #ALevel #Education
Step into HomePlace this Christmas and discover the experiences we have waiting for you. 🎄✨
Find out more here > tinyurl.com/mr3kswy5
Find out more here > tinyurl.com/mr3kswy5
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Step into HomePlace this Christmas and discover the experiences we have waiting for you. 🎄✨
Find out more here > tinyurl.com/mr3kswy5
Find out more here > tinyurl.com/mr3kswy5
🎬✨ Only One Week to Go!
Join us in the Helicon for Beat The Lotto - the true story of Cork mathematician Stefan Klincewicz and the National Lottery caper that gripped a nation.
📅 Thursday 27th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £7.50
Book your tickets now > tinyurl.com/53wsf79s
Join us in the Helicon for Beat The Lotto - the true story of Cork mathematician Stefan Klincewicz and the National Lottery caper that gripped a nation.
📅 Thursday 27th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £7.50
Book your tickets now > tinyurl.com/53wsf79s
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🎬✨ Only One Week to Go!
Join us in the Helicon for Beat The Lotto - the true story of Cork mathematician Stefan Klincewicz and the National Lottery caper that gripped a nation.
📅 Thursday 27th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £7.50
Book your tickets now > tinyurl.com/53wsf79s
Join us in the Helicon for Beat The Lotto - the true story of Cork mathematician Stefan Klincewicz and the National Lottery caper that gripped a nation.
📅 Thursday 27th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £7.50
Book your tickets now > tinyurl.com/53wsf79s
This November, we are celebrating 60 years of Seamus Heaney’s 1965 pamphlet, Eleven Poems.
On display in our Library is Heaney’s rare debut publication, printed at Queen’s University Belfast.
Visit us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace to see it for yourself.
On display in our Library is Heaney’s rare debut publication, printed at Queen’s University Belfast.
Visit us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace to see it for yourself.
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This November, we are celebrating 60 years of Seamus Heaney’s 1965 pamphlet, Eleven Poems.
On display in our Library is Heaney’s rare debut publication, printed at Queen’s University Belfast.
Visit us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace to see it for yourself.
On display in our Library is Heaney’s rare debut publication, printed at Queen’s University Belfast.
Visit us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace to see it for yourself.
Last Saturday, we had the privilege of spending the evening with Richard Moore, Damian Gorman and Andy Doherty as they performed Witness - Damian’s powerful new play sharing Richard’s inspiring story.
Thank you to these incredible gentlemen for a night we will never forget!
#Witness #RichardMoore
Thank you to these incredible gentlemen for a night we will never forget!
#Witness #RichardMoore
November 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Last Saturday, we had the privilege of spending the evening with Richard Moore, Damian Gorman and Andy Doherty as they performed Witness - Damian’s powerful new play sharing Richard’s inspiring story.
Thank you to these incredible gentlemen for a night we will never forget!
#Witness #RichardMoore
Thank you to these incredible gentlemen for a night we will never forget!
#Witness #RichardMoore
Step into Seamus Heaney's Attic Study - the imitate space where he read, wrote and reflected.
Experience the world that inspired a Nobel Prize-winning poet and watch the short film celebrating his 1995 Nobel Prize win.
Book your visit today > tinyurl.com/bdhwyaba
Experience the world that inspired a Nobel Prize-winning poet and watch the short film celebrating his 1995 Nobel Prize win.
Book your visit today > tinyurl.com/bdhwyaba
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Step into Seamus Heaney's Attic Study - the imitate space where he read, wrote and reflected.
Experience the world that inspired a Nobel Prize-winning poet and watch the short film celebrating his 1995 Nobel Prize win.
Book your visit today > tinyurl.com/bdhwyaba
Experience the world that inspired a Nobel Prize-winning poet and watch the short film celebrating his 1995 Nobel Prize win.
Book your visit today > tinyurl.com/bdhwyaba
This Friday, Witness by Damian Gorman comes to Seamus Heaney HomePlace, telling the extraordinary life of Richard Moore, voiced by Andy Doherty.
📖 Read Kathy Donaghy’s wonderful article in the Irish Independent - a perfect introduction to the story behind Witness > tinyurl.com/bddv22ya
📖 Read Kathy Donaghy’s wonderful article in the Irish Independent - a perfect introduction to the story behind Witness > tinyurl.com/bddv22ya
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This Friday, Witness by Damian Gorman comes to Seamus Heaney HomePlace, telling the extraordinary life of Richard Moore, voiced by Andy Doherty.
📖 Read Kathy Donaghy’s wonderful article in the Irish Independent - a perfect introduction to the story behind Witness > tinyurl.com/bddv22ya
📖 Read Kathy Donaghy’s wonderful article in the Irish Independent - a perfect introduction to the story behind Witness > tinyurl.com/bddv22ya
Join us at HomePlace on Thursday 20th November at 7.30pm for a film screening of Thomas Moore: Bard na hÉireann.
Discover Ireland’s first global superstar, Thomas Moore - poet, rebel and songwriter behind 'The Minstrel Boy' and 'The Last Rose of Summer'.
Book now > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
Discover Ireland’s first global superstar, Thomas Moore - poet, rebel and songwriter behind 'The Minstrel Boy' and 'The Last Rose of Summer'.
Book now > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join us at HomePlace on Thursday 20th November at 7.30pm for a film screening of Thomas Moore: Bard na hÉireann.
Discover Ireland’s first global superstar, Thomas Moore - poet, rebel and songwriter behind 'The Minstrel Boy' and 'The Last Rose of Summer'.
Book now > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
Discover Ireland’s first global superstar, Thomas Moore - poet, rebel and songwriter behind 'The Minstrel Boy' and 'The Last Rose of Summer'.
Book now > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
We are delighted to welcome Sue Divin to HomePlace tomorrow for her Make Your Own Literary Luck workshop! 🖋️✨
Please note this event is now SOLD OUT. To everyone who secured a ticket, get ready for an inspiring and creative day exploring how to make your own literary luck!
Please note this event is now SOLD OUT. To everyone who secured a ticket, get ready for an inspiring and creative day exploring how to make your own literary luck!
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We are delighted to welcome Sue Divin to HomePlace tomorrow for her Make Your Own Literary Luck workshop! 🖋️✨
Please note this event is now SOLD OUT. To everyone who secured a ticket, get ready for an inspiring and creative day exploring how to make your own literary luck!
Please note this event is now SOLD OUT. To everyone who secured a ticket, get ready for an inspiring and creative day exploring how to make your own literary luck!
🎧 Catch up on the Talking Derry Girls podcast and hear the incredible story of Witness - Damian Gorman's reimagining of Richard Moore's true story.
See it live at Seamus Heaney HomePlace next Friday, 14th November. Don't miss it - secure your tickets now! > tinyurl.com/35rs59hx
See it live at Seamus Heaney HomePlace next Friday, 14th November. Don't miss it - secure your tickets now! > tinyurl.com/35rs59hx
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🎧 Catch up on the Talking Derry Girls podcast and hear the incredible story of Witness - Damian Gorman's reimagining of Richard Moore's true story.
See it live at Seamus Heaney HomePlace next Friday, 14th November. Don't miss it - secure your tickets now! > tinyurl.com/35rs59hx
See it live at Seamus Heaney HomePlace next Friday, 14th November. Don't miss it - secure your tickets now! > tinyurl.com/35rs59hx
HomeBawn Ltd is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to lead operations for Seamus Heaney HomePlace and Bellaghy Bawn Writers’ Residency.
If you are passionate about arts, culture and community, apply now! > www.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails
If you are passionate about arts, culture and community, apply now! > www.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails
November 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
HomeBawn Ltd is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to lead operations for Seamus Heaney HomePlace and Bellaghy Bawn Writers’ Residency.
If you are passionate about arts, culture and community, apply now! > www.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails
If you are passionate about arts, culture and community, apply now! > www.getgotjobs.co.uk/jobDetails
Join us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace on Sunday 16th November at 2pm for an afternoon of conversation and insight as journalist and author Stephen Walker discusses his latest book, David Trimble: Peacemaker, with Freya McClements.
Secure your tickets here! > tinyurl.com/6bxd7cu7
Secure your tickets here! > tinyurl.com/6bxd7cu7
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Join us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace on Sunday 16th November at 2pm for an afternoon of conversation and insight as journalist and author Stephen Walker discusses his latest book, David Trimble: Peacemaker, with Freya McClements.
Secure your tickets here! > tinyurl.com/6bxd7cu7
Secure your tickets here! > tinyurl.com/6bxd7cu7
🎬 Film Screening - Thomas Moore: Bard na hÉireann
Discover the life and legacy of writer, poet and lyricist Thomas Moore through songs by Duke Special and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha.
📅 Thursday 20th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £5
Book here > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
Discover the life and legacy of writer, poet and lyricist Thomas Moore through songs by Duke Special and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha.
📅 Thursday 20th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £5
Book here > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎬 Film Screening - Thomas Moore: Bard na hÉireann
Discover the life and legacy of writer, poet and lyricist Thomas Moore through songs by Duke Special and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha.
📅 Thursday 20th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £5
Book here > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
Discover the life and legacy of writer, poet and lyricist Thomas Moore through songs by Duke Special and Méav Ní Mhaolchatha.
📅 Thursday 20th November
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £5
Book here > tinyurl.com/mr4bwyjb
Step into Seamus Heaney’s world with Open Ground - a journey through the landscapes that shaped his life and poetry. Explore five remarkable sites that inspired his words and legacy.
To find out more, please visit our website > seamusheaneyhome.com/open-ground/
To find out more, please visit our website > seamusheaneyhome.com/open-ground/
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Step into Seamus Heaney’s world with Open Ground - a journey through the landscapes that shaped his life and poetry. Explore five remarkable sites that inspired his words and legacy.
To find out more, please visit our website > seamusheaneyhome.com/open-ground/
To find out more, please visit our website > seamusheaneyhome.com/open-ground/