Holywell Testimony Series

Eamonn Baker interviews Seamas Heaney in the first of the Holywell Trust Testimony series. In June 1978 Seamas’ brother Denis was shot dead in Derry’s City Centre by a member of the British Army. Seamus expresses how his brother’s death impacted on him, his family and the wider community. Seamas details how he has progressed from the conflict of Northern Ireland to become an esteemed Community Worker in the Creggan Estate through his work at the Healthy Living Centre.

Show Notes

Episode 1 - Seamas Heaney - First Released 26/4/17

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. 

Eamonn Baker interviews Seamas Heaney in the first of the Holywell Trust Testimony series. In June 1978 Seamas’ brother Denis was shot dead in Derry’s City Centre by a member of the British Army. Seamus expresses how his brother’s death impacted on him, his family and the wider community. Seamas details how he has progressed from the conflict of Northern Ireland to become an esteemed Community Worker in the Creggan Estate through his work at the Healthy Living Centre.

What is Holywell Testimony Series?

Testimonies of people directly impacted by the recent conflict in Northern Ireland recorded in interviews with Eamonn Baker. The series was originally released during 2017 and 2018 and received financial support through the Central Good Relations Fund of The Executive Office.