Michael Longley, from Belfast, received several awards for his 13 collections, including the Feltrinelli Prize ...

Among some of his best-known work is the poem Ceasefire in 1994, inspired by the then-ceasefires in his native Northern Ireland. President Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Mr Longley, and said he ...

Poet Michael Longley at Lancaster House in London (Peter Jordan/PA) Among some of his best-known work is the poem Ceasefire in ... peerless poet with at least three poetic lives.

Among some of his best-known work is the poem Ceasefire in 1994, inspired by the then-ceasefires in his native Northern Ireland. Irish president Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Mr Longley, and ...