Hundreds attended the funeral service at All Souls Church in Belfast on Saturday.

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Michael Longley: Funeral of poet takes place in Belfast

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The acclaimed Belfast poet died last month aged 85.

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Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

The poet, who died aged 85, won a number of awards throughout his life including the TS Eliot Prize.

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Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place

President of Ireland 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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President of Ireland 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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Michael D Higgins joined Theo Dorgan, Frank Ormsby, Medbh McGuckian and others at ceremony

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Michael Longley funeral: Poets and politicians gather for writer who ‘touched the soul and imagination of many’

Irish President Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Longley after his death.

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Funeral of Belfast poet Michael Longley to take place today

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ACCLAIMED Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast. President Michael D Higgins attended Michael Longley’s funeral in BelfastLiam McBurney/PA Wire He was remembered as a great poet during the serviceLiam McBurney/PA Wire The renowned poet …

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Acclaimed poet Michael Longley touched people's souls, funeral mourners hear

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s family at Saturday’s service in All Souls Church in Belfast. The renowned poet died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. A representative of Taoiseach Micheal Martin also attended the funeral, as did SDLP leader and family friend Claire Hann…

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'One of the greatest poets Ireland ever produced' - Michael Longley remembered at Belfast funeral

Michael Longley: Funeral of poet takes place in Belfast

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