The poet, Patrick Kavanagh, is laid to rest in his native Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan. This RTÉ News footage shows the funeral procession and mourners along the road to the church and the coffin being borne into the church.

Note: This clip is mute.

RTÉ News footage of Patrick Kavanagh's funeral in Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan on 2 December, 1967.

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