Twelve-year-old poet Jude Shiels features on new Seamus Heaney mural in Londonderry
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Twelve-year-old poet Jude Shiels features on new Seamus Heaney mural in Londonderry

24 Jul 2026 · Originally published 24 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Young poet 'honoured' to feature on Seamus Heaney mural
A new mural honouring Seamus Heaney has been unveiled on Westland Street in Londonderry, featuring a poem written by 12-year-old Jude Shiels. The artwork is the result of a year-long collaboration between local youth clubs and artists, designed to connect young people with the legacy of the Nobel Laureate while encouraging them to reflect on the nature of modern influence.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Londonderry
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