The 50th anniversary of poet and playwright, W.B. Yeats, was celebrated by a service at Drumcliffe, Sligo.

Report shows archive of the remains of Yeats reinterred in Drumcliffe graveyard.

Wreath being laid on grave of Yeats.

Shot of service including Yeats' children, Michael and Anne.

Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Reverend Donald Caird, speaking at service.

The reporter is Tommie Gorman.

Archive footage used in this report is owned by Irish Naval Service.

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