Seamus Heaney - A Private Journey Through the Poet's HomeGround

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is an intimate and emotional journey through the landscapes and places that inspired the Nobel Prize Winning Irish poet, Seamus Heaney. You will be guided through your experience by Fergal Kearney, who knew the poet personally and has many stories to tell of these inspiring moments. This is a private experience by private luxury vehicle and will take you to many places referenced in Seamus' many poetry collections, most of which are known only to your guide. Those who have taken this journey with us have often been overwhelmed by the beauty and complexity of Seamus' writing, read aloud to you by your guide in the very places that inspired them. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing Seamus Heaney' HomeGround. It will be an unforgettable experience.

What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Snacks

  • Soda/Pop

  • Private transportation

  • Entry/Admission - Queen's University

  • Entry/Admission - Toome

  • Entry/Admission - Bellaghy Bawn

  • Entry/Admission - Bellaghy

  • Entry/Admission - St Mary's Roman Catholic Church

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Our tours are private, mostly for couples or academic groups, with a minimum of 2 travellers and a maximum of 6, all in private luxury vehicles. Most locations on this experience are in the outdoors. Those that are indoors have put in place all necessary safety protocols.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

InSite Tours Ireland

About operator:

We are proud to announce that we are now taking bookings for all of our tours up until the end of 2022. InSite Tours Ireland is owned and managed by Fergal Kearney who has worked in the industry for over 25 years. We off you the most amazing and authentic private tours of the more distinctive and unusual characteristics of his beloved and native Northern Ireland. He offers personal and small group luxury driving tours of Northern Ireland. You will be immersed in and enjoy his unique part of Ireland, with a huge story to tell. And told well...with a consummate knowledge, personal warmth and good humour. Welcome to his world. Fergal and his carefully selected partners look forward to seeing you soon in the place that we love, and we know that you will fall in love with too!

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