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.

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.