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‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley — Poet Michael Longley poses during a portrait session held at Edinburgh Book Festival on August 11, 2007 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Picture: Marco Secchi/Getty Images

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025 - 14:22

Rebecca Black, PA

Deep sadness has been expressed following the death of Belfast poet Michael Longley.

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 in hospital on Wednesday.

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