Exhibition | Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again

NOTE: The exhibition will be closed on Saturday, 25th October 2025 due to essential maintenance.

Enter the life and imagination of Seamus Heaney, Ireland’s Nobel Prize–winning poet, and experience the forces—both personal and cultural—that shaped his extraordinary work. This immersive exhibition invites you to walk alongside Heaney through the moments, memories, and inspirations that defined his life.

At the center of the experience is Heaney’s own writing desk, a quiet witness to his creative process. Surrounding it are original manuscripts, letters, unpublished works, diary entries, photographs, personal artefacts, and multimedia recordings—each offering a window into the mind of one of the 20th century’s greatest poets.

Enhance your visit by joining one of our daily guided tours at 11:30 am and 2 pm, offering deeper insights into the exhibition’s highlights. Larger groups are also warmly welcomed, and advance bookings can be arranged for a tailored experience.

For a more reflective experience, take part in our weekly Mindfulness Tour every Wednesday at 2 pm, designed to explore Heaney’s work through a calm and contemplative lens.

Drawn from the extensive archive generously donated by Heaney and his family to the National Library of Ireland in 2011, the exhibition brings his legacy vividly to life.

Curated by Professor Geraldine Higgins, Director of Irish Studies at Emory University, it is presented in partnership with the National Library of Ireland, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Bank of Ireland, blending scholarship, creativity, and cultural heritage in one unforgettable journey.