Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam
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A site curated for The Irish Literary Times in memory of Seamus Heaney
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The Soul Exceeds its Circumstances: The Later Poetry of Seamus Heaney

The Soul Exceeds its Circumstances: The Later Poetry of Seamus Heaney | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
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Seamus Heaney's Extraordinary Generosity

Seamus Heaney's Extraordinary Generosity | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
From their first meeting to their final letters, a poet friend remember’s the Irish poet's kindness.
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December 21, 2017 8:35 AM
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Seamus Heaney and how he would respond to Donald Trump

Seamus Heaney and how he would respond to Donald Trump | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Reflections on 2017, life lessons, Trumpland and the “moral authority of love when honored as the guiding principle of life”.
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NLI announces details of Seamus Heaney exhibition

NLI announces details of Seamus Heaney exhibition | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Details of an exhibition which tells the story of the work of poet and playwright Seamus Heaney have been announced at the National Library of Ireland.
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Seamus Heaney's Historical Imagination - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Seamus Heaney's historical imagination
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US poet first holder of fellowship in Seamus Heaney legacy project

US poet first holder of fellowship in Seamus Heaney legacy project | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
American poet Mark Doty, renowned for his powerful work in response to the AIDS epidemic, has been named as the first Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow at Queen's Unive
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Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow Announced | Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow Announced | Arts Council of Northern Ireland | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Best known for his powerful work written in response to the AIDS epidemic, multi-award winning American poet Mark Doty has accepted the invitation to be the first Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast.
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October 27, 2017 6:17 PM
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HomePlace recalls writerly bond between Michael McLaverty and Seamus Heaney

HomePlace recalls writerly bond between Michael McLaverty and Seamus Heaney | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
WHEN the Linen Hall Library recently and most faithfully reproduced Michael McLaverty's 1949 short story collection The Game Cock, it served as a timely reminder of how significant a snapshot of a time, place and people this slender volume represents.
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Crowds flock to Seamus Heaney HomePlace in first year

Crowds flock to Seamus Heaney HomePlace in first year | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
MORE than 40,000 people have visited a centre dedicated to the life and work of poet Seamus Heaney in its first year.
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Seamus Heaney landscape to have motorway built through it after Court of Appeal loss 

Seamus Heaney landscape to have motorway built through it after Court of Appeal loss  | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
The childhood home and land which inspired Seamus Heaney is to see a motorway built through it in a project made possible by DUP Brexit money.
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August 30, 2017 3:50 PM
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Celebrating Friel & Heaney in the Northern Literary Lands

Celebrating Friel & Heaney in the Northern Literary Lands | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Arts entrepreneur and programmer Liam Browne, of DoranBrowne, writes about this year's FrielFest: Brian Friel International Festival, which runs in Donegal and Derry from 23 to 28 August.
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Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar to direct Greek tragedy on Ireland's beaches and pay tribute to Seamus Heaney

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar to direct Greek tragedy on Ireland's beaches and pay tribute to Seamus Heaney | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Irish actor Adrian Dunbar will direct Homer’s Odyssey on five Donegal beaches as well as take the stage as part of a programme at Seamus Heaney HomePlace.
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Seamus Heaney - Stellar line-up of artistic talent celebrates first anniversary of Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Seamus Heaney - Stellar line-up of artistic talent celebrates first anniversary of Seamus Heaney HomePlace | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Stellar line-up of artistic talent celebrates first anniversary of Seamus Heaney HomePlace July 18, 2017 A stellar line-up of talent from the worlds of literature, acting, music and dance is set to celebrate the first anniversary of Seamus Heaney HomePlace.
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Seamus Heaney: as seen from Russia, Hungary, Poland and Mexico

Seamus Heaney: as seen from Russia, Hungary, Poland and Mexico | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Four translators reflect on their experiences of bringing the poetry of Seamus Heaney to new audiences in their native language
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Helen Vendler on meeting Seamus Heaney

Helen Vendler on meeting Seamus Heaney | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
The distinguished US critic shares memories of the first and last time she met the poet in Sligo and a literary road trip they shared
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National Library annouches major Seamus Heaney exhibition

National Library annouches major Seamus Heaney exhibition | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Headline National Library annouches major Seamus Heaney exhibition
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"Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again" - an exhibition by the NLI - opening summer 2018

We are delighted to share details of “Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again”, a major international exhibition that will tell the story of the work of the Nobe
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Seamus Heaney as aesthetic thinker: a study of the prose

(2017). Seamus Heaney as aesthetic thinker: a study of the prose. Irish Studies Review. Ahead of Print.
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National Library Plans Major Seamus Heaney Exhibition | Features | Entertainment News | Hot Press

National Library Plans Major Seamus Heaney Exhibition | Features | Entertainment News | Hot Press | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
The exhibition, which is due to open to the public in summer 2018, will be the first ever to be housed in the new Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre within Bank of Ireland’s College Green complex.
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Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow Announced | Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow Announced | Arts Council of Northern Ireland | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Best known for his powerful work written in response to the AIDS epidemic, multi-award winning American poet Mark Doty has accepted the invitation to be the first Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast.
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Seamus Heaney centre wins award - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Seamus Heaney centre wins award - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
The Seamus Heaney centre in Co Londonderry has won an award for excellence.
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Seamus Heaney HomePlace one year on: ‘Helping to bring the words back home’

Seamus Heaney HomePlace one year on: ‘Helping to bring the words back home’ | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
‘We’re actually doing this. In Bellaghy!’ Brian McCormick, manager of Seamus Heaney HomePlace, recalls the opening of the centre dedicated to the work of the Nobel laureate
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New €175m road near Heaney’s home ‘would ruin area’s tranquility’

New €175m road near Heaney’s home ‘would ruin area’s tranquility’ | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
Ornithologist claims analysis of Co Derry development’s ecological impact out of date
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Seamus Heaney - home and tragedy

Seamus Heaney - home and tragedy | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
The immense sorrow continues and no new words to guide the Irish people after the death of one of Ireland’s giants, Seamus Heaney, in 2013.
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District & Circle: An Illuminations Introduction - Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Bellaghy

District & Circle: An Illuminations Introduction - Seamus Heaney HomePlace - Bellaghy | Seamus Heaney - In Memoriam | Scoop.it
The Illuminations series aims to introduce each of Seamus Heaney’s poetry collections to a wide audience.
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