Funeral of James Dillon former leader of Fine Gael.

Report shows An Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald and Peter Barry arriving at Saint Nathy's Cathedral, Ballaghadereen. President Patrick Hillery accompanied by his aide-de-camp arrives for ceremony.

Congregation, including family of James Dillon and various politicians, sing hymns with the clergy.

Remains of Dillon are removed from the church and accompanied to Saint Coleman's cemetery.

Relatives and friends arrive at cemetery. Coffin is lowered into the grave.

The reporter is Jim Fahy.

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