In pictures: John Hume's funeral

Updated / Thursday, 6 Aug 2020 11:08
A mourner holds an order of service as the funeral takes place
A mourner holds an order of service as the funeral takes place

The funeral of former SDLP leader and Nobel Laureate John Hume took place in Derry.

Pat Hume welcomes mourners to her husband's funeral
Pat Hume welcomes mourners to her husband's funeral
President Michael D Higgins arrives at John Hume's funeral
President Michael D Higgins arrives at John Hume's funeral
Taoiseach Michéal Martin was also among those attending the funeral
Taoiseach Michéal Martin was also among those attending the funeral
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis arrives at St Eugene's Cathedral
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis arrives at St Eugene's Cathedral
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster speaks to Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown and former SDLP MLA Tommy Gallagher outside St Eugene's Cathedral
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster speaks to Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown and former SDLP MLA Tommy Gallagher outside St Eugene's Cathedral
Deputy First Minister and Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill at the cathedral
Deputy First Minister and Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill at the cathedral
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood attended the funeral
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood attended the funeral
People stand outside St Eugene's Cathedral during the funeral of John Hume
People stand outside St Eugene's Cathedral during the funeral of John Hume
Portrait and candles in tribute to John Hume inside the cathedral
Portrait and candles in tribute to John Hume inside the cathedral
John Hume's family during his funeral service
John Hume's family during his funeral service
The family had requested a small funeral in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
The family had requested a small funeral in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney speaks to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney speaks to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis
Frank Gallagher plays the violin during the funeral
Frank Gallagher plays the violin during the funeral
John Hume Junior (C) helps carry his father's coffin
John Hume Junior (C) helps carry his father's coffin
Local well-wishers applaud the cortege as it drives through Derry
Local well-wishers applaud the cortege as it drives through Derry

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