Politicians of all hues paid their respects to Albert the peacemaker as thousands gathered to say their final goodbye to the former taoiseach.

The recognition of the contribution Albert Reynolds made to the peace and stability we enjoy today has been widely recognised since his death.

The removal service for the former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds has taken place in Dublin.

The funeral cortege of Albert Reynolds has arrived at the Sacred Heart Church in Donnybrook, Dublin, for the formal reception of his remains.

A string of dignitaries, including politicians, former presidents and business figures, are expected to attend the state funeral of former taoiseach Albert Reynolds, which will be broadcast on television.

It was sad to learn of former Taoiseach and FF leader Albert Reynolds’ death, at the age of 81, after a long illness. Reynolds had a fruitful career in various government ministries, from the 1970s to the ’90s.

Members of the public will be able to sign a book of condolence for

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You could, if you wish, remember Albert Reynolds as the man who wrecked two governments. Or you could remember him as the man who built the peace process.

The former Lord Mayor of Cork, who conferred the freedom of the city on Albert Reynolds in 2008, has paid an emotional tribute to his old friend.

Fondly remembered by the people of his native Rooskey, Albert Reynolds has been described as a "kind gentleman and the pride of the village" by those who knew him.

ON radio yesterday morning, Olivia O’Leary, who chronicled his era in power as a political reporter, recalled the time she danced with Albert Reynolds. He was, she said, a great dancer.

Former presidents, taoisigh and cabinet colleagues have paid tributes to peacemaker and former taoiseach Albert Reynolds, who died after a long illness.

Albert Reynolds will be remembered not just for his conventional political failures in Ireland but equally for his success as a peacemaker and statesman, writes Gerard Howlin.

Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds was not a great politician but people would "welcome him back in a flash today", said Ryanair chief executive, Michael O’Leary.

Long before entering the political stage, Albert Reynolds had already forged a successful career by changing the Irish showbusiness landscape.

Albert Reynolds was triumphant when the Beef Tribunal presented its final report in 1994, its 580 pages containing bizarrely benign conclusions about the key players under its scrutiny.

From battles in the Dáil to peace in the North

ALBERT REYNOLDS was a unique taoiseach in that he was also a highly successful businessman. Unlike any of the other taoisigh who held the office since the foundation of the State, he came into politics on the back of a career as an entrepreneur.

The generous tributes paid from all sides of the political spectrum yesterday on the death of Albert Reynolds were well-deserved by the former Taoiseach and government member.

In 2008 Cork City fathers conferred the Freedom of the City on the late Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.

THOUGH his term of office as Taoiseach was one of the shortest, the contribution made by former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, who has died at the age of 81, to the making of an enduring peace on this island will go down in the pages of Irish and British history as one of the most important achievements of our time.

Former US president Bill Clinton said today that he was saddened by the death of Albert Reynolds.

Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds has been remembered as a courageous peacemaker after he died following a long illness.

Tributes are being paid to former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, who has died at the age of 81.

Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds has died at the age of 81.