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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A number of protesters stood and turned their backs to President Michael D Higgins as he delivered his speech during the ...

The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley has taken place in Belfast. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on 22 January. The poet is survived by his wife Edna and children Rebecca ...

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Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad recognize the contribution of members of the Irish diaspora.

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has criticised Irish president Michael D Higgins for raising the ongoing conflict in Gaza during his speech to an annual Holocaust memorial event in Dublin.