Ceasefire,” his most famous poem, invoked the “Iliad” in exploring his country’s sectarian strife. But his work wasn’t ...

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Mr Longley met the Queen when she visited Hillsborough Castle in Co Down last year for a poetry event. Irish President Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Mr Longley after his death ...

The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley will take place later. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. His funeral is to take place in All Souls Church in Belfast ...

Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. His funeral is to take place in All Souls Church in Belfast followed by a private committal at Roselawn Crematorium. The poet won a ...