Seamus Heaney HomePlace officially opened by Heaney family

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, the new arts and literary centre in Bellaghy, has been officially opened by the Heaney family this evening.

Marie Heaney, together with children, Michael, Christopher and Catherine, were joined by almost 200 guests at the event to mark the completion of the £4.25m (€4.9m) building which will celebrate the life and literature of the poet and Nobel Laureate.