We were delighted to welcome the Tourism Northern Ireland Board to Seamus Heaney HomePlace last Wednesday as part of the Board's visit to Mid Ulster. Thank you for visiting - we look forward to continuing to work together to celebrate and grow Northern Ireland's tourism offering.

What a wonderful afternoon spent with bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell on Tuesday 16th June as we celebrated the launch of her highly anticipated new novel, Land. Thank you to Maggie and to everyone who joined us for such a memorable event! @paulashields.bsky.social

We were delighted to welcome local primary schools to HomePlace over the past two days for an intergenerational workshop exploring Seamus Heaney’s 'Digging'. Students explored the exhibition, took part in creative activities and joined a poetry workshop with their families and teachers.

We were delighted to welcome Kevin Rowland of Dexys to HomePlace yesterday where he explored our exhibition and learned more about the life, work and legacy of Seamus Heaney. It was a real pleasure to share the story of our Nobel Prize-winning poet and the place that inspired so much of his writing!

📸 A wonderful evening at Seamus Heaney HomePlace with Patrick Radden Keefe Thank you to everyone who joined us for such an engaging conversation, and to Patrick for sharing insights into his work, research and storytelling @john-self.bsky.social #seamusheaney #homeplace #londonfalling #books

We've had a busy and rewarding few weeks at HomePlace, welcoming visitors to our exhibition! It was a pleasure hosting Goshen University, Glen's Social Club and many other groups. Thank you to everyone who visited - we hope to welcome you all back again soon!

💼 We were delighted to welcome artist Enda Kenny to HomePlace last weekend for a two-day leather satchel workshop, where he shared traditional techniques and guided participants in making their own handmade satchels to take home. Thanks to Enda and everyone who took part - great work all round!

We look forward to welcoming Patrick Radden Keefe to HomePlace on Monday 8th June for a fascinating sold-out evening discussing his powerful new book, London Falling. Attendees can pre-purchase London Falling and collect it at HomePlace on the night - secure yours today!> tinyurl.com/3an8uzex

Tickets are limited for Rosemary Jenkinson's Speculative Fiction Workshop - secure yours today! > tinyurl.com/msmkv9c8

📖🎨 We were delighted to welcome pupils from Bellaghy Primary School to Seamus Heaney HomePlace yesterday for Home in Words and Wonder — our special #PoetryDayIreland2026 event presented in association with @poetryireland.bsky.social Read all about it here > tinyurl.com/3vb868eu

Happy Poetry Day Ireland 2026! ✨ To celebrate, we are delighted to partner with @poetryireland.bsky.social for our 'Home in Words and Wonder' creative learning event with local schools, where pupils will explore the theme of 'Home' through poetry, art, creativity and language.

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We were delighted to welcome Annemarie Ní Churreáin and Matthew Rice to HomePlace on Sunday for a special afternoon of poetry hosted by Paul Maddern. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a wonderful afternoon of readings and conversation.

A wonderful afternoon in @shhomeplace.bsky.social with Annemarie Ní Churreáin and @matthew-rice.bsky.social reading and talking about their work. Generously hosted by Paul Maddern #poetry #poem

We were delighted to welcome Year 11 pupils from St Eunan’s College to HomePlace this week for our Alphabets education programme. The students enjoyed taking part in creative activities and exploring our award-winning exhibition celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney.

📚✨ Our Education Officer Sarah and Creative Learning Officer Donna had a wonderful time hosting a workshop at the Ballyscullion Park Book Festival last Sunday. Children learned about 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 Rochester Institute of Technology 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 to HomePlace 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.bsky.social and PRONI, 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.bsky.social 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 with Garrett Carr 🌿✍️ 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 RSPB NI and PRONI, 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.bsky.social

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

📖 Read this brilliant review by Nicholas Allen of Sinéad Morrissey’s new memoir, Among Communists. We are delighted to welcome Sinéad to HomePlace on Friday 17th April where she will be in conversation with Jan Carson. Limited tickets remain - secure yours now! > tinyurl.com/37vkfhxb

We are delighted to announce that Patrick Radden Keefe is returning to HomePlace to discuss his highly anticipated new book, London Falling, in conversation with John Self! 📅 Date: Monday 8th June ⏰ Time: 7.30pm 🎟️ Tickets: £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!

We are delighted to welcome Sinéad Morrissey back to HomePlace to discuss her remarkable literary career and her new memoir, Among Communists, in conversation with Jan Carson. 📅 Friday 17th April ⏰ 7.30pm 🎟️ £15 Book your tickets now > tinyurl.com/3u5e9wu9

Join us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace for an egg-citing Easter Trail! 🐰 📅 Saturday 4th April & Monday 6th April ⏰ 10am - 2pm (timeslots available) 💷 £5 per child Book now! > tinyurl.com/3whd54dz

Did you know 2026 is the National Year of Reading? 🎉 📚 To mark the occasion, we are opening our Creative Zone as a free reading space for children on the first Tuesday of every month from 3pm-5pm. Come along and enjoy your favourite books in a space where imagination and creativity flourish!

New Spring Open Ground Dates Released! 🌿 Step into the landscapes that nurtured Seamus Heaney’s imagination with Open Ground - our immersive experience exploring the places where his poetry first took root. Book your place now > tinyurl.com/m5sak5jc

🎓 We were delighted to welcome students from Strabane Academy, St Patrick’s High School, Belfast High School and Limavady High School to HomePlace last Thursday for our A-Level Lecture Series! Students also explored the exhibition, creative zone and celebrated World Book Day with some reading.

St Patrick’s Day Crafts ☘️ Join us in the Creative Zone to create a fun paper plate leprechaun mask and a beautiful handmade St Patrick’s Day card to take home. 📅 Date: Tuesday 17th March ⏰ Time: 1pm – 2pm 🎟️ Cost: £5 Suitable for ages 7-11 years. Book now > tinyurl.com/4kaabrkh

We are delighted to announce that the wonderful Pam Ayres will be joining us in the Helicon at Seamus Heaney HomePlace this summer! 📅 Date: Saturday 22nd August ⏰ Time: 7.30pm 🎟️ Tickets: £35 Tickets on sale now > tinyurl.com/3mydja9h

Happy #WorldBookDay from everyone at Seamus Heaney HomePlace! 📖✨ Today we are celebrating the stories that shape us and the writers who help us see the world anew. Take some time to lose yourself in a good book today.

🎉 Extra Date Added! We are delighted to announce that Brian Bilston, Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate, is returning to Seamus Heaney HomePlace for an extra night on Saturday 7th November 2026. 🎟 Tickets on sale now > tinyurl.com/ykjn5a2t

Mother’s Day Card Workshop 🌸 Join us in the Creative Zone to make a beautiful Mother’s Day card using patterned paper! 📅 Saturday 7th March ⏰ 1pm – 2pm 💷 £5 Suitable for ages 8–11 years. Spaces are limited - book now > tinyurl.com/4k6he5nu

The scene at the @shhomeplace.bsky.social Heaney HomePlace last night, following the launch of Late Heaney by @dedalusdenaries.bsky.social Nicholas Allen, with music by Iarla Ó' Lionáird. A brilliant conversation and a great evening.

We are incredibly grateful to Colin Davidson for his generous mention of Seamus Heaney HomePlace in the opening episode of Discover Northern Ireland’s new podcast, Postcards from Northern Ireland! 🎧 Listen to the episode and hear what Colin had to say about HomePlace > tinyurl.com/45prb84h

We are delighted to welcome Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers to HomePlace on Sunday 29th March as they discuss Twelve Paintings - an intimate and compelling exploration of Colin’s life and work. Please note this event is now sold out. We can’t wait to welcome everyone who secured a ticket!

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Special Announcement 🎉 Following a sold-out show last year, we are delighted to welcome the legendary Brian Kennedy back to Seamus Heaney HomePlace on Saturday 17th October! Tickets on sale Thursday 26th February at 10am 🌐 seamusheaneyhome.com 📞 028 7938 7444