Northern politicians could have permanent representation in the Irish Seanad, it emerged today.

Priceless family treasures belonging to William Butler Yeats will be handed over to the National Library of Ireland tomorrow for its first major exhibition on the Nobel prize-winning poet.

A VALUABLE literary collection including letters and a manuscript by WB Yeats fetched stg£72,000 (€104,572) at auction in London yesterday.

A valuable literary collection including letters and a manuscript by WB Yeats fetched £72,000 (€104,770) at auction today.

A valuable literary collection including letters and a manuscript by WB Yeats will go under the hammer today.