Irish poet Seamus Heaney (1939 – 2013) was regarded is one of the world’s greatest poets. His poetry enriched the world enormously and his legacy ‘continues to deepen our sense of what really matters.’ (Faber & Faber editor Christopher Reid) This bespoke half-day guided tour explores Seamus Heaney’s Home Ground, visiting many of the places that inspired/influenced his work. Your specialist Heaney guide is local man Eugene Kielt, a Blue Badge guide with over 30 years’ experience. He is sensitive, articulate and professional and he will tailor the tour to suit your requirements, whether you are a Heaney novice or a seasoned fan. Take this original Tour of Heaney Country and you will never forget the unique experience.

You can commence this unique and absorbing tour OF Seamus Heaney Country either at the award-winning Laurel Villa Townhouse in Magherafelt – Ireland’s only poetry guesthouse – or at the Seamus Heaney HomePlace Visitor Centre in Bellaghy.

Highlights:

Mossbawn – the birthplace and childhood home of Seamus Heaney

The Forge – Where ‘Barney Devlin hammered the midnight anvil’

The Strand at Lough Beg – the setting for Heaney’s elegy for his cousin

Bellaghy Graveyard – the poet’s final resting place

Your Guide:

• Eugene Kielt B.A. (Hons.), Certificate in Tour Guiding
• Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) Belfast Accredited 5 STAR Guide
• Member of N. Ireland Tourist Guide Association
• Seamus Heaney Specialist Guide with over 25 Years’ experience

What’s Included:

• Pre-tour consultation to determine client(s) requirements
• Professional guiding fee
• Full Public Liability insurance

What’s not Included:

• Transportation – this tour is conducted by a non-driver guide in a client provided car/coach
• Snacks/meals