Michael Longley worked for artists’ welfare and his company was treasured by us all. In the course of a distinguished career with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Michael worked to support ...

Belfast-born writer Michael Longley has been remembered as “one of the greatest poets that Ireland has ever produced ... poetry’s a fountain.” Artist Colin Davidson shared his portraits ...

After being elected in the Dáil as Ireland's new Taoiseach on Thursday ... receive their individual seals of office from President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Irish poet Michael Longley has died aged 85. The acclaimed poet was born in Belfast in July 1939 and lived in the city until his death. Mr Longley went to school at Royal Belfast Academical ...

It will be forever unopened. Michael, a defender with Cliftonville in the Northern Irish Premiership, had passed away suddenly. Advertisement Michael’s life revolved around football and growing ...

Longley was appointed CBE in 2010, and was a member of Aosdána, the Irish body of 250 outstanding artists. Last year he was the subject of a BBC documentary, Michael Longley: Where Poems Come From.

Six artists will perform the six chosen songs at the Eurosong final on The Late Late Show Eurosong Special on Friday, February 7 Limerick-born artist NIYL has been announced as the final act for ...

Irish president Michael D Higgins led the tributes to Mr Longley, and said he learned of his death with "the deepest sadness". "I regarded him as a peerless poet with at least three poetic lives.

The Department of Foreign Affairs spent almost €67,000 on furniture and art for the official accommodation for Ireland’s consulate general in San Francisco. The bill was run up to decorate the ...

Artist Colin Davidson, who painted his portrait, said he was "filled with sadness". "Michael was one of the Belfast greats. One of the Irish greats. One of the world’s greats," he said.

“I know he really enjoyed it here, he did come and I think he was trying to look more into his roots and where he came from. I’m sure his Irish roots influenced his art.” ...

The United Kingdom and Ireland are bracing for what could be one of the most severe storms seen in years, with authorities shutting schools and warning residents to stay in. Storm Éowyn ...