'He gave us the platform, the pathway': the life of John Hume is applauded by the town he loved so well

The funeral of John Hume at St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry. Mourners heard that the peacemaker saved the lives of others through his vision and work. Pictures: Stephen Latimer

Nobel Laureate and “Ireland’s greatest” John Hume made peace visible for others even in the darkest moments.

Mourners at his funeral heard that the former SDLP leader and peacemaker saved the lives of others through his vision and work.