Guided Tours of Seamus Heaney Country
Poet Seamus Heaney (b.1939 d. 2013) was one of Ireland’s best loved public figures and is regarded is one of the world’s greatest poets. This bespoke half-day 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 25 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.
‘Rich, quality content, full of unexpected joys, beautiful images and then, ultimately, a feeling of sheer satisfaction and pleasure… One of the best guided tours I have ever done’
You can commence this unique and absorbing tour either at the award-winning Laurel Villa Townhouse in Magherafelt, Ireland’s only poetry guesthouse or at the Seamus Heaney HomePlace visitor centre.
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 murdered cousin
Bellaghy Graveyard – the poet’s final resting place
Your Guide:
- Eugene Kielt B.A. (Hons.), Certificate in Tour Guiding
- Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG) London Accredited Blue Badge Guide
- Accredited Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) Belfast 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
- Portable PA system to facilitate hearing of the guide’s commentary
What’s not Included:
- Transportation – this tour is conducted by a non-driver guide in a client provided car/coach
- Snacks/meals
- Entrance fees where applicable
‘The most informative, exciting and moving tour I have ever experienced’
TOURS ONLINE BOOKING FORM
For groups of UP TO 4 PERSONS
Seamus Heaney Tours
This bespoke half-day tour explores Seamus Heaney’s home ground, visiting many of the places that inspired or influenced his work. Your specialist Heaney guide is local man Eugene Kielt, a Blue Badge guide with over 25 years’ experience.
For everyone’s safety and peace of mind, we have temporarily disabled our Online Booking facility for this Tour. Please use the Contact Form at the bottom of this page to make a booking enquiry (for groups of up to 4 people AND for larger group bookings). Additional precautions will be in place in view of COVID19 and variants.
TOURS ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM
For groups of OVER 4 PERSONS please use the Contact Form below to discuss your requirements and to receive a quote.
