Ulster University & Seamus Heaney HomePlace Summer Poetry Lab
Ulster University
Apply NowFancy sharpening your voice in Seamus Heaney’s footsteps? Join a three-day Summer Poetry Lab (10–12 Aug 2026) to read, write and workshop with established poets — develop your creative voice, get feedback and boost your uni/career prospects.
Ulster University, in partnership with Seamus Heaney HomePlace, is running a three-day Summer Poetry Lab inspired by the poetry and legacy of Seamus Heaney. The programme offers guided reading, discussion and practical writing workshops designed to help young people develop their creative voice.
Facilitators named on the event include Niamh McNally, Stephen De BfArca, Amanda Mironova-Stronge and Jessica Ned Dhf3re1in. The workshop runs from Monday 10 August to Wednesday 12 August 2026 with daily sessions from 10:00 to 14:45 (local time).
It is aimed at young poetry lovers aged 14-18, including beginners and aspiring writers, and will take place in person at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy. The programme marks the 10th year of Seamus Heaney HomePlace and provides a supportive environment for creative development.
Places are limited; the published ticket price is a360 per person and registration is via the Seamus Heaney HomePlace ticketing page. The event listing notes limited capacity (20 participants) and accepts promo/voucher codes at checkout.
Niamh McNally, Stephen De Búrca, Amanda Mironova-Stronge, Jessica Ní Dhóráin
10 Aug 2026 – 12 Aug 2026
Summer Poetry Lab 2026
Location
- Suitable for young people aged 14 to 18 years
- Open to beginners, aspiring writers and young poetry lovers
£60
Ticket price £60 per person. Promo/voucher codes can be used at the payment stage. Limited places (page notes 20 participants). Register via the ticketing page.
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