Michael Longley funeral: Poets and politicians gather for writer who ‘touched the soul and imagination of many’
Sunlight was emerging through the clouds on St Brigid’s Day, marking the Celtic start of spring, as they came to honour a ...
Michael Coleman’s son delivers emotional tribute to ‘special’ dad as Galway GAA hero laid to rest at funeral
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Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.
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Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place
The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley will ... she visited Hillsborough Castle in Co Down last year for a poetry event. Irish President Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Mr Longley ...
Mourners attend funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley
The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley has taken place in Belfast. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of ...
‘His poems went straight to the heart and soul’: Tributes at funeral of Michael Longley
The son of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley said his family have been “overwhelmed” with the outpouring of love ...
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Michael Longley touched souls with poetry, funeral hears
his funeral has heard. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Mr Longley's family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast. The renowned poet died in ...