AN EXHIBITION bringing together the two of Seamus Heaney's geographic inspirations will take place at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy between February 10 and March 31.
The Hedge School of Glanmore will feature manuscripts and typescripts of poems written in the Co Wicklow cottage Heaney and his family first moved to in 1972 and which was the inspiration for some of his most significant work, including the well-known Glanmore Sonnets.
A specially curated collection of rare Heaney exhibits will reveal his writing process from first draft to final printing. It will include first editions and signed limited editions as well as broadside poems, contemporary reviews and artefacts from the Seamus Heaney Literary Papers in the National Library of Ireland.
"The environment and landscape were key inspirations for Seamus Heaney," says exhibition curator John Dunne, who has been a collector of Heaney books for over 40 years.
"We are delighted to be bringing this new exhibition to Seamus Heaney HomePlace to offer a unique insight into Glanmore Cottage, the beloved writing retreat where he produced some of his most famous and imaginative work."
There will also be a panel discussion on the importance of the cottage and of Glanmore itself to Heaney's writing with John Dunne, Pat Brennan and writer Michael Kinsella at the HomePlace on Saturday February 11 at 11am.
For further information and to book tickets for the panel discussion (£5)visit Seamusheaneyhome.com.
