A sculpture depicting one of Seamus Heaney's most famous poems has been unveiled at the Bellaghy Bawn.

On Thursday 2nd April 2009 more than 200 guests and members of the public attended the unveiling of "The Turfman" sculpture in Seamus Heaneys hometown of Bellaghy.

The Sculpture, created by Scottish artist David Annand was commissioned by the Bellaghy Development Association. Mr Annad originally used peat to form the figure, before casting it in bronze.

The "moss" holds fond memories for Seamus Heaney, so it seems appropriate that it stands prominently in his birthplace.

Seamus writes about his childhood memories of his father and grandfather cutting turf ....

"nicking and slicing neatly, heaving sods

Over his shoulder, going down and down

for the good turf. Digging."

* Extract from digging, death of a naturalist.