John Hume

John Hume with the Dalia Lama at the European Parliament in Strasbourg in 2001. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Simon Coveney speaks of enduring relevance of hero John Hume's ‘respect' message

Simon Coveney delivering the 4th John Hume European ‘Spirit of Peace’ Lecture in Dublin.

Simon Coveney: Time to remember values, humility & politics of John Hume

People gathered at a bonfire in Sierra Leone. Photo by Sara Terry for Catalyst for Peace.

OPINION: Bonfires for Peace? Learnings from Sierra Leone

Pictured (L-R) is Donal Casey Court tenant Noeleen Stewart, Nicole McElhinney (Scheme Coordinator Donal Casey Court), Donal Casey Court tenant Joe Doherty, and Foyle Hospice representative Ailbhe McDaid.

Late Derry man Brian Gillespie's dedicated charity work is celebrated

Durkan criticises Peacemakers Museum and First Minister Michelle O’Neill

Taoiseach Simon Harris meets with Derry City and Strabane Mayor, Lillian Seenoi-Barr.

NW 'has so much potential' - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Simon Harris. (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

An Taoiseach Simon Harris to visit Derry today

Some of the estimated 25,000 who took part in the University for Derry Campaign Motorcade from the city pose on the steps of Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, on 18th February 1965. The campaign was led by (from left) Eddie McAteer, Nationalist MP for Foyle, Albert Anderson, Mayor of Derry, and John Hume, campaign organiser.

Editorial: The denial of Derry must now be put right

Manchester United fans at the Derry City v Manchester United friendly.

35 photos from friendly between Derry City FC and Manchester United in 2000

Pictured at the launch of the Hume Exhibition at Ulster University in Belfast are (L-R) Tim Attwood, Foundation Secretary, John and Pat Hume Foundation; Catherine O’Connor, Dublin tapestry artist; Liz O’Kane, Ballymena born sculptor; Malachy O’Neill, Director of Regional Engagement, Ulster University. Photo by Stephen Davison (Pacemaker Press).

Hume exhibition opens at Ulster University in Belfast

Annamarie Clarke, Dearbla Dobbins, Collen English, Ryan Elliot, Roisin O'Reilly (CEO), Shona Meehan, Deidre Hurley and Lucia Moran. (Missing from the photo are Laura White and Eimear Johnson.)

Derry's Waterside Credit Union celebrates its 60th anniversary

Tony O'Reilly, pictured in Belfast in 2007.

John Hume Jr. pays tribute to his father’s ‘close friend’ Tony O’Reilly

British soldiers at a fuel depot on the Bay Road during the Ulster Workers' Council strike in May 1974.

50 years ago Derry was plunged into darkness by Ulster Workers’ Council strike

A section of the front cover of Brendan McKeever's new book 'Derry Past and Present'.

New tome a tribute to Brendan McKeever’s beloved home city

Over 10,00 people attended the funeral of Annette McGavigan in September 1971.

'My mother and father never recovered': Annette McGavigan's brother

The late John and Pat Hume. (Pacemaker)

Hume family request Council manage archive
Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Museum Service is to take responsibility for John and Pat Hume’s archive.
Andy Balfour

Denis Bradley.

Denis Bradley memoir a frank account of the journey from conflict to peace

John Hume photographed in Derry for his 25th year in politics celebration. (Pacemaker)

John Hume added to Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

Eamonn Mallie.

Mallie’s memoir sheds light on war and peace with Hume, McGuinness to the fore

Top row l-r: Danny McGilloway, Gerry McKeever and Breda Keenan. Bottom row left to right: Ryan Doherty, Macrae Clarke and Danny McGinley. Photos: George Sweeney.

Who is your favourite local legend?

Mark Carruthers will feature at this year’s Steinbeck Festival in conversation with former BBC political journalist and author Stephen Walker, as part of a talk entitled ‘John Hume - The Persuader’.

John Steinbeck takes centre stage at Roe Valley Arts Centre this February

Pictured at the launch of the exhibition on Ulster University’s Derry~Londonderry campus are (L-R) Prof Malachy Ó Néill, Director of Regional Engagement at Ulster University, Sculptor Liz O’Kane, Mark Durkan, board member of the John and Pat Hume Foundation, Susanne Oberhauser, Director of EU Liaison Office and India Kennedy, second year Ulster University Politics and International studies student

Ulster University hosts prestigious European Parliament John Hume exhibition

SDLP Leader John Hume with construction firm representatives and dignitaries during a visit by the European Commissioner for European Commissioner for Taxation, Consumer Affairs, Transport and Parliamentary Relations, and Inter-institutional Relations and Administration, Richard Burke.

Brilliant pictures of Hume visiting Derry's 'New Bridge' 40 years ago this month

Willie Ross, between Ian Paisley and Peter Robinson, with Cedric Wilson, Roy Beggs and William Thompson, at an anti-Good Friday Agreement rally in 1998. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON/PACEMAKERPICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON/PACEMAKER

David Campbell predicted Gregory Campbell’s victory over Willie Ross

Jon McCourt who has been awarded the freedom of Derry City and Strabane following a ceremony in The Guildhall. Jon has campaigned tirelessly for the victims of Institutional abuse. Picture Martin McKeown. 19.12.23

'I hope I have made a difference to people’s lives'

Irish rock band U2's lead singer Bono (C) holds up the arms of Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble (L) and SDLP leader John Hume on stage during a concert given by U2 and Ash at the Waterfront concert hall to promote the yes vote for Friday's peace referendum. Photo credit: GERRY PENNY/AFP via Getty Images

Hume Foundation host special event marking 25th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize

John Hume and David Trimble at a banquet in Oslo in December 1998 with John Foley, Waterford Crystal, who presented the newly awarded laureates with two hand sculpted Doves of Peace.

Bertie Ahern & Daphne Trimble to honour John Hume & David Trimble on anniversary
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Daphne Trimble are among the participants lined up to take part in a special event in the Guildhall to mark the 25th anniversary of the presentation of the award of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize to John Hume and David Trimble.
Kevin Mullan

Stephen Walker and Enda McClafferty

Stephen Walker to discuss new book on John Hume in Derry this weekend

The Grand Central Bar will close its doors this week.

Last orders to be called at Derry's historic Grand Central bar on Friday

Eddie McAteer, Unionist Mayor AW Anderson and John Hume leading a protest against the Lockwood Report at Stormont.

TD issues renewed call for establishment of ‘John Hume Memorial University’

Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, who will take over as principal of St. Columb's College in January.

Caroline McLaughlin appointed new principal of St. Columb’s College

‘Everyday objects transformed by the conflict’ showcasing objects that offer a glimpse into the lives and memories of those who lived through conflict runs at Magee College until November 15.

‘Everyday Objects Transformed by the Conflict’ exhibition at Magee College

The Apprentice Boys parading on the Derry Walls.

Eastwood: ABOD parades example of how Britishness can be protected

John Hume with Gerry Adams and Albert Reynolds

John Hume would have been ‘frustrated’ and ‘appalled’ at Stormont impasse

The Donegal-born London Rose Amy Gillen

London Rose pays homage to Hume and Coulter with The Town I Loved So Well

The Good Friday Agreement.

Mac Lochlainn: ‘The first half of my life had witnessed nothing but conflict’

James Tourish was among a delegation from St. Columb's College who visited the Oireachtas this week.

St. Columb’s delegation welcomed to Oireachtas

Bill Clinton delivering his key note address at the ‘Making Hope and History Rhyme’ event organised by the John and Pat Hume Foundation.

Bill Clinton: Thank you for welcoming me back to a city I love

Bono, as he paid tribute to John Hume and David Trimble, in a video message relayed to the Guildhall on Tuesday.

Bono pays tribute to ‘great servant’ John Hume who ‘loved his town so well’

Bill Clinton with John Hume at Magee during a previous visit to Derry.

Eastwood says Clinton understood Hume’s belief ‘best peace process is a job’

John Hume, and Bill Clinton on his first ever visit to Derry in 1995, pictured with then Mayor of the city, the late SDLP Councillor Joihn Kerr.

Potential disruption in Guildhall Square as Bill Clinton is back in town

PACEMAKER BELFAST 10/02/98 US President Bill Clinton pictured in Derry with the local MP John Hume during his one day visit to the province in 1995.

President Bill Clinton returning to Derry for Hume and Trimble tribute

John Hume and Martin McGuinness

Eamon Martin hails John Hume and Martin McGuinness as risk-takers for peace

John Hume and Bertie Ahern in early 1998.

‘Bravery’ of John Hume in taking European peace template hailed

Beyond Belief: The Life and Mission of John and Pat Hume premieres in Derry on Friday.

New Pat and John Hume drama to premiere in Derry

The Good Friday Agreement.

Young people at Derry summit questioned GFA dividend for working-class areas

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Ulster University launches Good Friday Agreement 25th anniversary programme

Professor John McCloskey.

St. Columb’s old boy John McCloskey thrilled with Alumnus Illustrissimus honour

Keir Starmer at St. Columb's College on Friday.

Keir Starmer inspired by ‘incredible history’ of St. Columb’s

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer to address students in John Hume’s alma mater St. Columb’s College

New heavy duty kerbing that has been installed at West End Park

West End Park resident dismayed by ‘ugly’ kerbing in historic Bogside street

The late John Hume with Bill Clinton and Mayor, John Kerr in Shipquay Street in 1995.

Metsola says ‘great European Irishman’ John Hume embodied European values

The late Pat and John Hume

Ahern says John Hume would not have signed GFA without north-south element

Bertie Ahern with John Hume in Derry in 1998

Ahern hails spirit of compromise promoted by Hume and embraced by McGuinness

John Hume with Gerry Adams and Albert Reynolds

‘Vitriol’ levelled at John Hume at time of talks with Gerry Adams ‘astonishing’