Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy. An inspiring exploration of Seamus Heaney’s life and literature.

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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!

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

We were delighted to welcome Enda Kenny to HomePlace last weekend for a 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!

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

Tickets are limited for Rosemary Jenkinson's Speculative Fiction Workshop - secure yours today! > https://t.co/6wnjPpZoSn

[Rosemary Jenkinson @rosemaryj77]

Book below for my workshop on speculative fiction @SHHomePlace. Want to write your own dystopian novel like The Memorisers? Join me to generate new ideas Sat 27 June 10-4 @ACNIWriting @ArlenHouse
https://t.co/YH2s0abItl

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

📖🎨 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

Read all about it here > https://t.co/v2Xh73NoYb

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

Happy Poetry Day Ireland 2026! ✨

To celebrate, we are delighted to partner with @poetryireland 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.

[Poetry Ireland / Éigse Éireann @poetryireland]

✨🎉Happy Poetry Day Ireland 2026! 🎉✨

The theme for Poetry Day this year is Home. 🏠

This year there are over fifty events taking place around the country the full programme and details on events in your area are available on https://t.co/kLvrIbECh5.

#PoetryDayIRL

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

We're Hiring!

Visitor Experience Guide
Business Administrator

Apply now at > https://t.co/6hD3PbCjtc

Applications close Tuesday 9th June

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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.

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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.

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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 @SHHomePlace]

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 > https://t.co/dak9psH670

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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!

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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!

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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 > https://t.co/9aila9RPsF

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

🎶 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 > https://t.co/49UEhgfjCz

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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!

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

🌿 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 > https://t.co/osrG7jv3zQ

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

🌿 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.

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

🌅🐦 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 > https://t.co/Vwer880E2S

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

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 > https://t.co/ZjnaKZqe7S

[Seamus Heaney HomePlace @SHHomePlace]

🌿 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.