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John Hume 1937 - 2020

The order of service for the funeral of John Hume

Northern Ireland Premium

Video Pandemic robs Derry of farewell befitting global statesman and its favourite son John Hume

In normal times the streets of Derry would have been thronged with heavyweight world leaders, superstars from the entertainment industry and thousands of "ordinary" people wanting to pay homage to the extraordinary John Hume.

Pat Hume is comforted as the funeral takes place of her husband John Hume at St Eugene’s Cathedral yesterday

John Hume sacrificed so much to save people's lives, funeral told

Phil Coulter and John Hume singing The Town I Loved So Well

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My pal John Hume made Derry anthem his own, says Phil Coulter

First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster (centre) and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill (left) leave, following the funeral service of former SDLP leader John Hume, at St Eugene's Cathedral in Londonderry. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday August 5, 2020. Hume was a key architect of Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the pivotal role he played in ending the region's sectarian conflict. He died on Monday aged 83, having endured a long battle with dementia. See PA story FUNERAL Hume. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

'Onus on today's politicians to carry on work John Hume started'

John Hume Junior speaks at the funeral of his father John Hume at St Eugene's Cathedral in Londonderry. PA Photo.

In full: John Hume Junior's funeral tribute to his father

Town John Hume loved so well says thanks to peacemaker

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Video He gave Bloody Sunday families money to help pay for loved ones' funerals, says brother of victim

Gallery Funeral of John Hume in Derry - August 5 2020 [photos]

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Barry White Opinion The John Hume I knew

Headlines

Northern Ireland

PSNI should investigate LAD parody site, says Ulster Unionist councillor

Northern Ireland

Man (23) charged with murder of Patrycja Wyrebek in Newry

Kent Amusements, Newcastle. Credit: Google Maps

Northern Ireland

Two more Co Down businesses close after staff test positive for Covid-19

Irish League

'Gary Speed's death helped me open up on my struggles': Keith Gillespie joins new Mid Ulster club with mental health focus

The arrest was made during the search of a house in Derry earlier this week

Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein to meet PSNI over arrest of 14-year-old with special needs in Derry

Northern Ireland

'A special man'... tributes paid to TV presenter Brian Black after he dies in car plunge tragedy at harbour

News

Performance venue audiences may have to wear face masks upon reopening, according to Arts Council NI guidance

Conor Lishman is also accused of pulling her by the hair in a separate violent incident (stock photo)

Courts

Derry man 'kicked pregnant woman in stomach', court told

Northern Ireland

Prime Minister urged to block peerage of former Brexit Party MEP over IRA Warrington bomb comments

Northern Ireland

Patient no-shows account for hundreds of wasted NI hospital appointments

Chilling out: Ivan Little’s wife Siofra was warned about his lack of DIY skills

Features Premium

Our DIY disasters: Lockdown inspired many to tackle jobs around the home but not always with successful results

Business

Gareth Hetherington from Ulster University’s Economic Policy Centre

Jobs Premium

10 years of jobs misery looms, warns report on Covid economic legacy

Northern Ireland

Create taskforce to save NI high streets: Hamilton

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Avoca undecided about opening date for Belfast branch

Colin Neill, chief executive of Hospitality Ulster

Food, Drink and Hospitality Premium

Colin Neill: You can't recreate our pubs, so when they reopen next week, it's a matter of use it or lose it

Opinion & Analysis

Former SDLP stalwarts John Hume with Seamus Mallon

Eilis O'Hanlon Premium

Eilis O'Hanlon Opinion The need for a clear-headed assessment of John Hume's legacy is particularly important, considering that much of the criticism of his secret talks with Gerry Adams came from within his own party

The SDLP leader's accolades were richly deserved, but to his deputy, Seamus Mallon, he could be a complicated and often difficult man, writes Eilis O'Hanlon

Why, ultimately, Hume sacrificed his life so others could live theirs to the fullest of their potential

Alban Maginness

Hume suggested power-sharing in 1972... little did he think he'd wait 30 years for it to materialise

Malachi O'Doherty

The John Hume I knew

Barry White

Gareth Cross: John Hume was a legend... he represented the best of us

Gareth Cross

In Focus: Planning your staycation

Travel

Northern Ireland named cheapest UK destination for staycations

If you’re planning a budget-friendly staycation this summer then there’s no need to travel too far as Northern Ireland has been named as the UK’s cheapest destination.

Silent Valley in the Mournes. Picture: Tourism Ireland

Travel

Break for the border: Spectacular sights around the Mournes, Carlingford Lough and beyond

Features

Glasson Lakehouse: Great golf and fantastic food at the jewel in the Irish midlands' crown

The spectacular Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge in Co Antrim

Travel Premium

Treasure island... take a trip close to home

Sport

Former Glentoran boss Ronnie McFall is predicting a return to the days of Linfield and the Glens battling for the top trophies.

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Ronnie McFall: The Big Two battle is back as Glentoran will challenge Linfield for the title next season

Irish League legend Ronnie McFall says the Big Two rivalry is alive again and he’s predicting Glentoran will be a “big threat” to champions Linfield next season.

Liverpool

Jamal Lewis: Liverpool target Northern Ireland full-back but valuation could prove stumbling block

Liverpool have identified Northern Ireland left-back Jamal Lewis as one of their top summer transfer targets.

Dayle Coleing (right) in action for Gibraltar against Switzerland last year.

Glentoran

Glentoran set to sign Gibraltar international goalkeeper Dayle Coleing

Ulster

Former Ulster favourite Nick Williams retires from rugby

Rory McIlroy practicing for this week's PGA Championship at Harding Park.

USPGA Championship

'It doesn't keep me up': Rory McIlroy unfazed by major drought and keen to take advantage of seven upcoming chances

Move on: Dr Liam Hennessy believes the thinking around training has stagnated

Declan Bogue Premium

Declan Bogue Opinion Things have to change in GAA training as one size certainly does not fit all

Featured

Northern Ireland Premium

Elvis, Tyrone Power and Mercedes... NI people with names inspired by the famous

Anne Monaghan on a business trip in Canada

Features Premium

Meet the high flyers who changed career to save their health

Features Premium

Living in exile... for love: Couples who married across the religious divide in NI and were forced to move overseas

Kitchen success: Great Britain’s Best Home Cook winner Suzie Lee

Features Premium

BBC's Best Home Cook winner Suzie Lee: ‘We had to film my new food series in a Covid-friendly show house’

Sunday Life

News Premium

Gallery UVF kicks Winkie Irvin's nephew out of Shankill after alleged attack on teen

A RELATIVE of UVF commander Winkie Irvine has been ordered to leave Belfast's Shankill Road by the terror gang after being accused of a vicious assault on a teenager.

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exclusive Ian Paisley prays for Sinn Fein chief Michelle O'Neill and hails Martin McGuinness for respect he showed to his dad

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John Hume 1937 - 2020

Video Pandemic robs Derry of farewell befitting global statesman and its favourite son John Hume

John Hume sacrificed so much to save people's lives, funeral told

My pal John Hume made Derry anthem his own, says Phil Coulter

'Onus on today's politicians to carry on work John Hume started'

In full: John Hume Junior's funeral tribute to his father

Town John Hume loved so well says thanks to peacemaker

Video He gave Bloody Sunday families money to help pay for loved ones' funerals, says brother of victim

Gallery Funeral of John Hume in Derry - August 5 2020 [photos]

Barry White Opinion The John Hume I knew

Petrol bombs thrown at police during disturbances in Derry

Health Minister Robin Swann pledges inquiry into Muckamore Abbey after review finds failings

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Over 6,000 positive cases since outbreak as another day passes without a death

Eat Out to Help Out scheme: Dinner at a discount brings the crowds out

PSNI should investigate LAD parody site, says Ulster Unionist councillor

Man (23) charged with murder of Patrycja Wyrebek in Newry

Two more Co Down businesses close after staff test positive for Covid-19

'Gary Speed's death helped me open up on my struggles': Keith Gillespie joins new Mid Ulster club with mental health focus

Sinn Fein to meet PSNI over arrest of 14-year-old with special needs in Derry

'A special man'... tributes paid to TV presenter Brian Black after he dies in car plunge tragedy at harbour

Performance venue audiences may have to wear face masks upon reopening, according to Arts Council NI guidance

Derry man 'kicked pregnant woman in stomach', court told

Prime Minister urged to block peerage of former Brexit Party MEP over IRA Warrington bomb comments

Patient no-shows account for hundreds of wasted NI hospital appointments

Our DIY disasters: Lockdown inspired many to tackle jobs around the home but not always with successful results

Most Read

Up your grill game and avoid a barbeque cooking catastrophe

10 years of jobs misery looms, warns report on Covid economic legacy

Create taskforce to save NI high streets: Hamilton

Avoca undecided about opening date for Belfast branch

Colin Neill: You can't recreate our pubs, so when they reopen next week, it's a matter of use it or lose it

Eilis O'Hanlon Opinion The need for a clear-headed assessment of John Hume's legacy is particularly important, considering that much of the criticism of his secret talks with Gerry Adams came from within his own party

Why, ultimately, Hume sacrificed his life so others could live theirs to the fullest of their potential

Hume suggested power-sharing in 1972... little did he think he'd wait 30 years for it to materialise

The John Hume I knew

Gareth Cross: John Hume was a legend... he represented the best of us

Northern Ireland named cheapest UK destination for staycations

Break for the border: Spectacular sights around the Mournes, Carlingford Lough and beyond

Glasson Lakehouse: Great golf and fantastic food at the jewel in the Irish midlands' crown

Treasure island... take a trip close to home

Video Ulster Bank podcast series explores how NI businesses adapted during pandemic

Ronnie McFall: The Big Two battle is back as Glentoran will challenge Linfield for the title next season

Jamal Lewis: Liverpool target Northern Ireland full-back but valuation could prove stumbling block

Glentoran set to sign Gibraltar international goalkeeper Dayle Coleing

Former Ulster favourite Nick Williams retires from rugby

'It doesn't keep me up': Rory McIlroy unfazed by major drought and keen to take advantage of seven upcoming chances

Declan Bogue Opinion Things have to change in GAA training as one size certainly does not fit all

Elvis, Tyrone Power and Mercedes... NI people with names inspired by the famous

Meet the high flyers who changed career to save their health

Living in exile... for love: Couples who married across the religious divide in NI and were forced to move overseas

BBC's Best Home Cook winner Suzie Lee: ‘We had to film my new food series in a Covid-friendly show house’

Gallery UVF kicks Winkie Irvin's nephew out of Shankill after alleged attack on teen

exclusive Ian Paisley prays for Sinn Fein chief Michelle O'Neill and hails Martin McGuinness for respect he showed to his dad

Touts framed me, claims desperate dissident bomber Christine Connor

exclusive Belfast comic Paddy Raff had 'central role' in LAD parody site

Johnny Depp's pal Gerry Conlon would have told him not to sue over Amber Heard claims

Gallery KKK pic loyalist on coke charge after police sting

Gallery Little-Pengelly faces up to Sammy Wilson over masks following stunt in ice cream parlour

San Francisco's Andytown coffee shop forced to close

Bobby Storey funeral: Unionists aim to keep pressure on Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill

Onus on us all to continue his work: First ministers tributes as mourners gather for John Hume funeral

John Hume’s body makes final journey home

England v Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie post-match press conference

Dramatic video of explosion that rocked Beirut

Eat Out to Help Out scheme explained