Some of Britain's best-loved writers are transformed into their favourite characters from childhood at the 26 Characters ...

Former children’s laureate and award-winning writer Michael Rosen will present a powerful and personal double bill of ...

If any generalisations can be made of Australian poetry, one of them might be that Australia is no country for old poets. It ...

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Michael D Higgins has donated his Presidential Archive, including letters, ...

A new mural is taking shape on Bridge Street in downtown Plattsburgh, paying tribute to two of the city’s own — Lucretia and ...

Sixteen students from four Columbus schools will present their poetry at the Riffe Center’s Davidson Theatre on May 3. The event, “Schooled on Poetry,” will also feature readings by local ...

Described by his friend Mr. Heaney as “a custodian of griefs and wonders,” and by President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland as “a peerless poet,” Mr. Longley had “a deep curiosity and a ...

“Michael the poet was a secular priest ... Dame Mary Peters, and artist Colin Davidson, who had painted Longley. Members of local organisations such the Belfast Literary Society, the Belfast ...

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words, his funeral has heard. President Michael D Higgins was among mourners who joined Longley’s ...

The order of service for the funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley (Liam McBurney/PA) Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley managed to touch the souls of people with just a few words ...