MLF25: The Poems of Seamus Heaney

Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama

20th October 2025

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John McAuliffe in conversation with Lucy Burns

Join five acclaimed poets for a special evening celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney, marking the publication of The Poems of Seamus Heaney.

This definitive edition encompasses all of Heaney’s published poems from Death of a Naturalist (1966) to Human Chain (2010), alongside previously unpublished works.

John McAuliffe, Bernard O’Donoghue, Sinéad Morrissey, Leontia Flynn, and Nick Laird will share readings and reflections, exploring the enduring impact of Heaney’s poetry on modern literature.

The event highlights the depth, breadth, and continued relevance of one of Ireland’s most celebrated poets.

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