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

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

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 - 14:40
David Young and Jonathan McCambridge, 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.

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