Seamus Heaney
IrelandpoetMaleb. 19398.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Seamus Heaney (1939-2013) was an acclaimed Irish poet, playwright, and translator, celebrated for his profound and evocative poetry that often reflects on themes of nature, identity, and the complexities of the human experience. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995, solidifying his status as one of the foremost writers of the 20th century.
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Seamus Heaney famously wrote of the 'tight gag of place' in one of his most quoted poems on the North.
Belfast’s fleadh found space for Britishness in a celebration of Irishness – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-12
Seamus Heaney is mentioned as one of the few artists who make good in the material world.
If Elon Musk is right and AI makes jobs extinct, what will we do with our free time? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-09
Seamus Heaney drew on Homer in his own poems and was a friend of Robert Fitzgerald.
Ray Burke on Ireland’s enduring connection to The Odyssey – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-03
Described the 'athletic sealight' in his poem Bothar Buí.
15 Irish holiday rentals with wow-factor, from clifftop cottages to private retreats – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
Seamus Heaney was a writer and poet whom Patricia Donlon met through her job at the NLI.
Pat Donlon, first female director of a national institution in Ireland, dies aged 83 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
Seamus Heaney's 70th birthday party is mentioned as a significant event in Andrew O'Hagan's life.
The best books to read in July: new paperbacks from Andrew O’Hagan, Miriam Toews and Oyinkan Braithwaite | Books
United Kingdom· 2026-07-16
Seamus Heaney wrote a series of poems about the bodies of bog people discovered in Denmark.
‘I’ve become aware of how Irishness is considered abroad, how much it can be weaponised’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-28
Philip King made films about Seamus Heaney, highlighting his contributions.
Philip King on music, film and the essentiality of the arts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Seamus Heaney is a celebrated poet whose work is honored in the Lyric's anniversary events.
‘It was as improbable then as it is now. It took real vision’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-27
Seamus Heaney is noted for his significant contributions to poetry.
Bearing witness to the truth
Guyana· 2026-01-25
Seamus Heaney contributed the preface to the Derry/Londonderry volume, the 12th in the series.
An island’s history, county by county – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-22
The author mentions hoping that her father does not already have the new Seamus Heaney tome.
The cause of the great reading crisis is unknown. But the solution is obvious – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Seamus Heaney is a poet whose work is studied by every student in Ireland.
Three Irish traditional music books from a piper, a flautist and a professor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Seamus Heaney’s collected poems are included in the poetry highlights.
The best books of 2025 | Best books of the yearUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Best known for his grand-scale portraits – Irish sitters have included Brian Friel, Christy Moore, Edna O’Brien, Bono and Seamus Heaney.
CMAT, Ash and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Seamus Heaney is one of the well-known public figures who sat for Colin Davidson.
The remarkable portraits of public figures by Irish artist Colin Davidson – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
Seamus Heaney is referenced for his poetic narrative about San Kevin and the life of God.
Ultimo Banco di D'Avenia | Per quando ti perdi: perché solo ciò che sappiamo amare ci salva
Italy· 2025-11-03
Seamus Heaney's work, particularly The Spirit Level, is highlighted as a significant influence on the author's appreciation of poetry.
why would anybody live in a city? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Seamus Heaney is celebrated for his poetry and is the author of the recently published definitive edition of his collected works.
‘A process of finding echoes and associations’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-12
Seamus Heaney won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995.
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-09
Seamus Heaney was uncontactable for a day when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995.
Nobel committee unable to reach prize winner on ‘digital detox’ hiking holiday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-07
Seamus Heaney was a Nobel-winning poet who shared a dinner with Archer.
Jeffrey Archer on life, books and his God-given gift – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Seamus Heaney is the poet who wrote the beautiful poem about his sisters, Ribbons.
A beautiful poem about his sisters, published for the first time – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Seamus Heaney greeted the author when they met at the airport, marking a memorable moment.
‘I got a phone call from one of the New Yorker’s famous fact-checkers’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
She holds an MA in poetry from the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University Belfast.
Olympia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24
Seamus Heaney was one of Seán Rocks's lecturers during his master's degree.
Mourners gather for funeral of Seán Rocks in Monaghan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
Seamus Heaney is mentioned as one of the great poets from the North.
Ireland in the 1980s was bloody awful, but there was at least one good reason not to emigrate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Joanna Lumley has fond memories of meeting Seamus Heaney and getting his book signed.
‘I love Ireland as much as you can if you’re not an Irish person’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Seamus Heaney's poem 'Bogland' reflects on the layers of history and memory in Ireland.
Tuam is a microcosm for Ireland’s history of discarded bones – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
James Rebanks praised Seamus Heaney, one of his writing heroes, at the Borris Festival.
‘There is something to be said for knowing you lived in accord with your values and beliefs’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
