Author Pat McCabe makes his first appearance at Seamus Heaney HomePlace for 'a chat with some musical interludes'
Author of The Butcher Boy Pat McCabe makes his first appearance at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy later this month.
McCabe is not a poet but come along and hear him read Heaney and Durcan among others as he recounts the story of his writing life from Clones County Monaghan to Dublin, London, USA and back again.
Meet Behan, Kavanagh and various monsters from the deep along the way... plus, a song on the guitar from Elvis.
The twice Booker-nominated author from Clones is known for his novels set in smalltown Ireland. His books include The Dead School, The Butcher Boy, Breakfast on Pluto, Winterwood, Poguemahone and Goldengrove.
Both The Butcher Boy and Breakfast on Pluto were adapted for the big screen and directed by Neil Jordan.
He continues to write for radio and stage along with plays for The Garage Theatre Monaghan including Little White Lies and the forthcoming Wildwood Flower.
A member of Aosdána, Patrick is currently working on a new novel entitled Home Entertainment. Pat is also the 2026 IPUT Writer-in- Residence at Wilton Park, Dublin.
He resides in Clones with his artist wife Margot Quinn and two daughters.
Pat McCabe’s first visit to HomePlace promises to be a very special evening.
McCabe will be appearing for a chat and he promises, some musical interludes on Saturday March 28 at 7.30pm.
Tickets for this are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling the box office on 028 7938 7444, or visiting the Seamus Heaney HomePlace website.