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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 ...
The Irish Times5d
I am tired of explaining Michael D Higgins’s words to incredulous English people
Hosting a letter about brokering peace with Russia, written by his wife, on his presidential ... Many Irish friends agree with Michael D Higgins, but here in Israel there is anger and ...
Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls ...
America Magazine6d
Michael Longley’s poetry perfectly blends Irish political and pastoral themes
Michael Longley, the Irish poet whose long career included more than 40 books, died last week. He was lauded by literary, ...
Michael Longley touched souls with poetry, funeral hears
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.
Irish Sun3d
Acclaimed poet Michael Longley touched people’s souls, funeral hears as President Higgins among mourners in Belfast
such as Michael.” President Higgins led the tributes to Longley after his death was announced last month, saying he would “be recognised as one of the greatest poets that Ireland has ever ...