Michael Longley funeral: Poets and politicians gather for writer who ‘touched the soul and imagination of many’
Sunlight was emerging through the clouds on St Brigid’s Day, marking the Celtic start of spring, as they came to honour a ...
40 Comforting Funeral Poems That Honor Loved Ones
Not only do funeral poems help people process the loss of a ... Heap earth upon it. While Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde ...
Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears
Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard.
‘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 ...
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 ...
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.
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Moving poem which pays tribute to legendary Greystones icon is recited during his funeral
Addressing the congregation, including Commandant Claire Mortimer, Aide De Camp representing Taoiseach Simon Harris, they began by reading a beautiful poem penned ... French or Irish, or in ...
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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.