Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears - The acclaimed Belfast poet died last month aged 85.

A number of protesters stood and turned their backs to President Michael D Higgins as he delivered his speech during the ...

Tributes have been paid to the acclaimed Belfast-born poet Michael Longley, who has died at the age of 85. The President of ...

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 in hospital on Wednesday ... ceasefires in his native Northern Ireland. Irish president Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Mr Longley, and said he learned ...

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast. The renowned poet died in hospital at the age of 85 ...