Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

The order of service for the funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

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

President Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast.