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 ... A representative of Taoiseach Micheal Martin also attended the funeral, as did SDLP leader and family friend Claire Hanna.

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Irish President Michael D Higgins arrives for the funeral of poet Michael Longley (Liam McBurney/PA) A representative of Taoiseach Micheal Martin also attended the funeral, as did SDLP leader and ...

President has the courage and intellect to articulate carefully chosen sentiments of empathy and concern for events both past and present President Michael D Higgins is that rarest of things in ...

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Mourners included Irish President Michael D Higgins, South Belfast MP Clare Hanna, former North Down MP Lady Sylvia Hermon and Seamus Heaney's widow Marie Devlin. A private committal followed at ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s personal party leader rating ... However, President Michael D ­Higgins is the most popular leader in the country, with an approval rating of 64pc.