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Episode 161 Fender Jackson travels to Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy, County Derry, to speak with Marie McGuckin, Sales and Marketing Officer. Recorded on Friday.

161. Marie McGuckin: Seamus Heaney HomePlace

13 May 2025

161. Marie McGuckin: Seamus Heaney HomePlaceMarie McGuckin

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About This Episode

Episode 161 Fender Jackson travels to Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy, County Derry, to speak with Marie McGuckin, Sales and Marketing Officer. Recorded on Friday 9th May 2025, the conversation explores the cultural significance of Heaney’s legacy, the role HomePlace plays in celebrating his life and work, and how the centre connects with visitors from across the globe.

Marie McGuckin

Marie McGuckin is associated with Seamus Heaney HomePlace, the literary and cultural centre dedicated to the life and work of the Nobel Prize–winning poet. Her work supports public engagement with literature and heritage.

Through exhibitions, programming, and education, she contributes to sustaining Seamus Heaney’s literary legacy for contemporary audiences.

Links

https://seamusheaneyhome.com

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