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‘My Father's Shade Appearing’: Reflections on Patrick Heaney
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‘My Father's Shade Appearing’: Reflections on Patrick Heaney

Sat 31 Oct · 14:00

Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Westmoreland Street, Dublin, D02 VR66

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On 31 October 2026, a talk titled ‘My Father's Shade Appearing’: Reflections on Patrick Heaney will take place at Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again in Dublin. The discussion will focus on the influence of Heaney's father on his work, exploring themes of memory and reflection as expressed in Heaney's poetry. Attendees will examine how the presence of his father haunts Heaney's writings, from early works to later reflections.

This Halloween event examines how the presence of Patrick Heaney's father haunts his work and how the poet reflects on and takes stock of their relationship. The session explores this spectral theme across his earliest pieces, where he foresees his father's aging, through to memories of him after his passing.

The talks take place at Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again on Westmoreland Street in Dublin. Tickets cost nothing. The session begins at 2pm on 31 October 2026.

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‘My Father's Shade Appearing’: Reflections on Patrick Heaney takes place on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 14:00.

‘My Father's Shade Appearing’: Reflections on Patrick Heaney is held at Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Westmoreland Street, Dublin, D02 VR66 in Dublin.

Entry to ‘My Father's Shade Appearing’: Reflections on Patrick Heaney is free.

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