Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Our Education Officer and Creative Learning Officer had a wonderful time hosting a workshop at the Ballyscullion Park Book Festival last Sunday! Children explored Seamus Heaney’s poem ‘Churning Day’, took part in craft activities and even had the chance to make their own butter.

Seamus Heaney HomePlace is proud to sponsor a bursary for the John Hewitt International Summer School 2026. Applications close Friday 22nd May at 5pm, so there’s still time to apply. Find out more and apply here > johnhewittsociety.org/bursary2026/

It was a pleasure to welcome @RITtigers to HomePlace yesterday for a special exhibition visit. We were delighted to share the life and legacy of Seamus Heaney and introduce our visitors to Bellaghy, the landscape that inspired so much of his work. Thank you for visiting us!

We were delighted to welcome chef Paul Rankin and publisher Carole Tonkinson to Seamus Heaney HomePlace for a special visit. It was a pleasure to show them around our exhibition before they headed to the Donegal Food Festival. Safe travels and enjoy!

Altan In Concert 🎶 Legendary Irish traditional group Altan return with their acclaimed 2024 album, Donegal. Led by Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, expect electrifying musicianship and rich Donegal heritage. 📅 Saturday 16th May ⏰ 7:30pm 🎟️ £25 Book now > tinyurl.com/bdzfmyd7

🎶 John Spillane In Concert Join us for an evening of music and storytelling with one of Ireland’s finest songwriters - full of heart, humour and folk tradition. 📅 Saturday 9th May ⏰ 7:30pm 🎟️ £18 Book now > tinyurl.com/mt6u5auu

We were delighted to welcome Sandi Toksvig to Seamus Heaney HomePlace last week for a special visit!✨ She was filming for her new Channel 4 series "Sandi Toksvig’s Irish Odyssey". We can’t wait to see HomePlace featured on screen - stay tuned for its release later this year!

🌿 The Living Landscape: Creativity, Conservation and Care Join Mary Reynolds, John Spillane and Dr Peter Doran for an inspiring discussion on nature, creativity and our responsibility to protect it. 📅 Sunday 10th May ⏰ 2pm 🎟️ £15 Book now > tinyurl.com/y93s6fdr

🌿 Celebrating Nature: 60 Years of Death of a Naturalist In partnership with @RSPBNI and @PRONI_DFC, Seamus Heaney HomePlace invites visitors to mark the 60th anniversary of Death of a Naturalist, Seamus Heaney’s first poetry collection, through a vibrant series of events.

🌅🐦 Dawn Chorus at Lough Beg In Partnership with @RSPBNI Celebrate #InternationalDawnChorusDay with a sunrise walk through Long Point Wood, listening to incredible birdsong. 📅 Sunday 3rd May ⏰ 4.30am 🎟️ £20 Book now > tinyurl.com/5y5jrbkc

Field Notes: Writing the Natural World Explore Moneystaghan Bog with writer @garrett_carr then return to Seamus Heaney HomePlace to turn your observations into creative writing in a guided workshop. 📅 Saturday 2nd May ⏰ 10:30am 🎟️ £30 Book now > tinyurl.com/4584hvhb

🌿 Celebrating Nature: 60 Years of Death of a Naturalist In partnership with @RSPBNI and @PRONI_DFC, Seamus Heaney HomePlace invites visitors to mark the 60th anniversary of Death of a Naturalist, Seamus Heaney’s first poetry collection, through a vibrant series of events.

🌿🎨 Our upcoming Nature’s Brush: From Woodland to Watercolour painting workshop, in partnership with RSPB NI, is officially sold out. We can’t wait to welcome everyone who secured a ticket for what promises to be a truly inspiring experience! @RSPBNI

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning Irish duo Kieran Goss & Annie Kinsella to Seamus Heaney HomePlace on Saturday 20th March 2027! 🎶 Tickets will go on sale this Friday 24th April at 10am > tinyurl.com/y56bvbut

@Cathboyle77 Hi, thank you for reaching out and for highlighting this. The image used was sourced as a stock image, hence no credit. However, we understand the importance of properly acknowledging artists. You can view the artist associated with the work here > instagram.com/gringoann.art

@SHHomePlace Really disappointed to not see any credit on your programme for the beautiful artwork on the cover. It looks like Maud McArthur but can't be sure as no credit given.

🎉 Special Announcement Patrick Radden Keefe is returning to HomePlace to discuss his highly anticipated new book, London Falling, in conversation with John Self! 📅 Monday 8th June ⏰ 7.30pm 🎟️ £15 (or £37 Ticket & Book Bundle) Tickets on sale Thursday 2nd April at 2pm

Jan Carson In Conversation We are delighted to welcome award-winning author Jan Carson to HomePlace for a special evening discussing her new book, Few and Far Between. 📅 Saturday 25th April ⏰ 7.30pm 🎟️ £15 Secure your tickets now > tinyurl.com/ynpkz72v

Step into the landscapes that inspired Seamus Heaney with our Open Ground Guided Experience and discover the sights, sounds and spirit behind his poetry🌿 📅 Saturday 4th April ⏰ 10:30am Secure your space now > tinyurl.com/m5sak5jc

'Art Forms Colliding' with Duke Special For this unique event, Duke will play an intimate concert in The Helicon performing songs inspired by visual art and literature. 📅 Friday 10th April ⏰ 7.30pm 🎟️ £15 Book your tickets now > tinyurl.com/3jn2yzca

Our upcoming Lino Printing and Carving Workshop with Ruth Osbourne on Saturday 25th April is now officially sold out! We can’t wait to welcome everyone who booked a place for this inspiring and hands-on workshop!