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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 15h

A beautiful, previously unpublished poem by Seamus Heaney in today's Guardian Books ahead of tomorrow's publication of The Poems of Seamus Heaney by @faberbooks.bsky.social > tinyurl.com/2vnm36mf

Seamus Heaney’s unpublished poems to be released — read one exclusively here

The Poems of Seamus Heaney, out on Thursday, will feature all 12 of the revered Irish author’s collections alongside uncollected works and 25 poems yet to be published

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 15h

Stay & Save Accommodation Offer 🏡

If you are staying in a hotel, guesthouse, B&B or Airbnb anywhere in Northern Ireland, you can enjoy 10% off your exhibition entry fee.

Simply show your booking confirmation at the box office or call 028 7938 7444 to redeem your discount.

Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 15h

We are thrilled to welcome Channel 4 News' International Editor Lindsey Hilsum to Seamus Heaney HomePlace tonight where she will be in conversation with Mark McFadden to discuss her extraordinary career.

We can't wait to welcome everyone who secured a ticket for this sold-out event!

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Donna Rainey @donnarainey4.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely fantastic weekend,caught up with the brilliant @seanronayne.bsky.social at the @shhomeplace.bsky.social for a truly engaging talk on his work as an ornithologist recording birdsong, talking mimicry & how nature has had such an impact on his life.Dawn chorus at Lough Beg was wonderful.

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 2d

🌅✨ What a magical morning at The Strand at Lough Beg!

Huge thanks to @seanronayne.bsky.social for leading our Dawn Chorus Walk yesterday through one of Ireland’s richest ornithological sites, and to @rspbni.bsky.social and everyone who joined - what an unforgettable experience!

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 4d

There are still a few tickets left for Niamh's Poetry Book Club at HomePlace, starting Saturday 11th October at 2pm.

Don't miss out - grab your tickets before they are gone! > tinyurl.com/2u6xwye2

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 4d

Our friend Niamh McNally, Translink's Poet in Residence at Belfast's Grand Central Station, has written about her trip to Seamus Heaney HomePlace in a special travel blog - a lovely reminder of how easy it is to reach Bellaghy by public transport! 🚆✨

Read here > tinyurl.com/3jh4aac9

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 4d

🎨☕ Join us at HomePlace for the Creative Club, a relaxed monthly drop-in session where you can explore creativity through mindful activities and poetry.

Enjoy tea, coffee and conversation in good company and make meaningful connections. No experience required!

Book here > tinyurl.com/29raj6kb

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 5d

All of us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Manchán Magan. We were truly honoured to welcome him to HomePlace on two occasions, most recently in December last year. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time.

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 7d

A few tickets are available for Nature Boy: A Journey of Birdsong and Belonging with Seán at HomePlace this Saturday, 4th October at 7.30pm.

Tickets are limited - grab yours before they are gone! > tinyurl.com/99hhd9sn

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 7d

🎬 Don't miss Birdsong, the acclaimed documentary following Cork-born ornithologist Seán Ronayne's mission to record every bird in Ireland. Now streaming on BBC iPlayer > tinyurl.com/y7z99u34

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Birdsong

Film following Irish ornithologist Seán Ronayne’s mission to record the sound of every bird species in Ireland – that's nearly 200 birds.

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 Happy 9th Anniversary to Seamus Heaney HomePlace!

For 9 years we have welcomed visitors from across the world and celebrated inspiring voices in the arts. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far.

Here’s to big plans for our 10th in 2026 – stay tuned!

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 12d

Just Announced! 🎬✨

Beat The Lotto, the gripping true story of Ireland's most daring lottery heist, comes to HomePlace this autumn.

📅 Thursday 27th November
⏰ 7:30pm
🎟️ £7.50 / £5 (concession/student)

Tickets on sale Wednesday 1st October at 10am > tinyurl.com/53wsf79s

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 14d

This Friday, 26th September at 7.30pm, Both Sides by Jane Coyle comes to Seamus Heaney HomePlace - a Beckett-inspired play performed by Mia Leahy and Hannah Coyle.

📖Read this brilliant Irish News feature on the production - a must before the show! > tinyurl.com/b7jaxxvr

Playwright Jane Coyle on Both Sides, Beckett and bohemian Paris

David Roy chats to playwright Jane Coyle about bringing the European production of her two-handed tribute to Samuel Beckett back home

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 15d

Don't miss out!

Only a handful of tickets left - secure yours now and enjoy an unforgettable night of powerful theatre > tinyurl.com/bde5xwtt

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 15d

🎭 Meet the Cast and Creatives of Both Sides

✨Mia Leahy as Estelle
✨Hannah Coyle as Stella
✨Nathalie Allison, Director
✨Jane Coyle, Writer

Visit our website to learn more about this powerful play and its brilliant creatives behind it > tinyurl.com/2pvycxeh

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 15d

Celebrate the launch of The Poems of Seamus Heaney at HomePlace

With Rosie Lavan, Bernard O'Donoghue and Matthew Hollis, featuring readings by Kathy Kiera Clarke (Derry Girls) and music from Louise Mulcahy.

📅 Saturday 11th October
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ £22.50

Book now > tinyurl.com/3dhuy2m4

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 19d

Limited tickets remain for tonight!

Don’t miss the chance to hear Ireland Professor of Poetry, Vona Groarke, in conversation with acclaimed writer Susannah Dickey in the Helicon at 7.30pm! > tinyurl.com/mv9a7xd9

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 19d

🌟We are thrilled to welcome Ireland Professor of Poetry Vona Groarke to HomePlace tonight!

Ahead of her visit, listen to President Michael D. Higgins celebrate her prestigious appointment in a special speech at Áras an Uachtaráin > tinyurl.com/33uxtmuj

Speech by President Higgins to celebrate Vona Groarke as the new Ireland Professor of Poetry

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 20d

🎧 Listen to Vona Groarke reading 'Going Out', a beautiful poem about her daughter from her collection X (Gallery Press, 2014) > tinyurl.com/mpswwjc4

Experience Vona live at HomePlace in conversation with Susannah Dickey on Friday 19th September at 7.30pm! > tinyurl.com/mv9a7xd9

Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 20d

📚 Poetry Book Club With @niamhymcnally.bsky.social

Explore contemporary poetry in two relaxed sessions:
📖 Sat 11th Oct – Infinity Pool by Vona Groarke
📖 Sat 6th Dec – I Brought the War with Me by Lindsey Hilsum

Secure your tickets before they are gone! > tinyurl.com/2u6xwye2

Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 21d

This Friday, 19th September, at 7.30pm, you can hear her live in conversation at HomePlace with acclaimed writer Susannah Dickey.

Tickets just £12 – don’t miss the chance to spend an evening with one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary voices! > tinyurl.com/mv9a7xd9

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 21d

✨Meet Vona Groarke – Ireland's new Professor of Poetry and “one of the best writers in Ireland today”.

Read her column for the Arts Council NI where she reflects on poetry’s power, its role in Irish culture and her hopes for this prestigious role > tinyurl.com/bdfnpevn

Guest Columnist: Vona Groarke, incoming Ireland… | Arts Council NI

I’m proud to represent a Professorship that, for almost thirty years now, has promoted the art and craft of poetry, as well as the art and craft of its…

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 21d

📢 Calling all GCSE English Literature teachers!

Due to high demand, we have added a NEW Conflict lecture date: Friday 9th January 2026

We also still have limited spaces available on 23rd September, 30th September and 15th January.

Find out more > seamusheaneyhome.com/activity/gcs...

Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · 23d

🍂 Step into autumn with our Open Ground experience.

Wander the landscapes that inspired Seamus Heaney’s poetry and let the season’s beauty replenish your soul.

Enjoy self-guided or join a tour for a richer experience.

Find out more > tinyurl.com/2s3jmdvh