09/05/2018
Belfast Marathon Death: Limavady Man Named
The PSNI have named the man who died after collapsing during the Belfast Marathon as 50-year-old Stephen Heaney.
Described as a "devoted dad", Mr Heaney collapsed on the Sydenham bypass approximately five miles into the marathon on Monday, 07 May.
It is understood that a number of other runners stopped to help Mr Heaney as two ambulances rushed to the scene. Mr Heaney was taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital, where he died a short time later.
According to reports, Mr Heaney's funeral will be held at Christ Church in his hometown of Limavady on Friday, 11 May.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support, care of Browns Funeral Directors, 25 Church Street, Limavady.
(MH/LM)
Described as a "devoted dad", Mr Heaney collapsed on the Sydenham bypass approximately five miles into the marathon on Monday, 07 May.
It is understood that a number of other runners stopped to help Mr Heaney as two ambulances rushed to the scene. Mr Heaney was taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital, where he died a short time later.
According to reports, Mr Heaney's funeral will be held at Christ Church in his hometown of Limavady on Friday, 11 May.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Macmillan Cancer Support, care of Browns Funeral Directors, 25 Church Street, Limavady.
(MH/LM)
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Belfast Poet Ciaran Carson Remembered
Crowds have gathered at the Lyric Theatre to remember the life and work of the late Belfast poet Ciaran Carson.
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Crowds have gathered at the Lyric Theatre to remember the life and work of the late Belfast poet Ciaran Carson.
16 August 2019
New Children's Writing Fellow Appointed
Local author Kelly McCaughrain has been announced as the new Seamus Heaney Children's Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland. An award-winning writer, Kelly will be based at Queen's University Belfast for the next two years, working with students and engaging in outreach activities.
New Children's Writing Fellow Appointed
Local author Kelly McCaughrain has been announced as the new Seamus Heaney Children's Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland. An award-winning writer, Kelly will be based at Queen's University Belfast for the next two years, working with students and engaging in outreach activities.
25 January 2018
Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows Announced
Queen's University has appointed Jo Baker, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, and Peter Wilson, who performs as Duke Special, as the first Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows. The Fellowships will enable three writers annually to contribute to the activities of the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry within the University and the wider literary community.
Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows Announced
Queen's University has appointed Jo Baker, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, and Peter Wilson, who performs as Duke Special, as the first Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows. The Fellowships will enable three writers annually to contribute to the activities of the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry within the University and the wider literary community.
21 August 2014
Seamus Heaney Interpretive Centre Approved
Planning permission has been granted for the Seamus Heaney Interpretive Centre in Bellaghy, L'Derry. The new facilities will cover 2,036 sq mts and provide a community resource facility to include exhibition areas, library, arts studio, cafe area, amphitheatre and outdoor public space.
Seamus Heaney Interpretive Centre Approved
Planning permission has been granted for the Seamus Heaney Interpretive Centre in Bellaghy, L'Derry. The new facilities will cover 2,036 sq mts and provide a community resource facility to include exhibition areas, library, arts studio, cafe area, amphitheatre and outdoor public space.
30 April 2009
'Birthday Party' Celebrates Poetry of Seamus Heaney
The Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry today celebrates the 70th birthday of the renowned Nobel prize poet (pictured here) with a special literary evening. The 'birthday party' will involve readings and commentary of a selection of his poems by several authors.
'Birthday Party' Celebrates Poetry of Seamus Heaney
The Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry today celebrates the 70th birthday of the renowned Nobel prize poet (pictured here) with a special literary evening. The 'birthday party' will involve readings and commentary of a selection of his poems by several authors.
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