Michael Longley funeral: Poets and politicians gather for writer who ‘touched the soul and imagination of many’
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40 Comforting Funeral Poems That Honor Loved Ones
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Irish president among mourners at funeral of poet Michael Longley
Mourners included Irish President Michael D Higgins, South Belfast MP Clare Hanna, former North Down MP Lady Sylvia Hermon ...
‘His poems went straight to the heart and soul’: Tributes at funeral of Michael Longley
The son of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley said his family have been “overwhelmed” with the outpouring of love ...
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.
Acclaimed poet Michael Longley touched people’s souls, funeral hears as President Higgins among mourners in Belfast
ACCLAIMED Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.
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Irish president among mourners at funeral of poet Michael Longley
Hundreds attended his funeral service at All Souls Church in Belfast on Saturday. Mourners included Irish President Michael ... that Longley's memory and poetry will forever remain a blessing.