Life and works of WB Yeats celebrated

THE life and works of William Butler Yeats were celebrated yesterday with the opening of a major exhibition in his honour.

Coinciding with the exhibition, a rare glimpse of his State funeral has been unveiled with the discovery of colour film footage of the occasion. The film, which was shot by an amateur cameraman, remained undiscovered until recently. It is now in the possession of the national film archive.

Family members, including the poet’s son Michael, were among the special guests at the launch of the exhibition, unveiled by Arts Minister John O’Donoghue.