Irish Examiner view: Trimble occupied a historic but difficult space

David Trimble during an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, at Queen's University in Belfast, in 2018. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The passing of David Trimble at the age of 77 breaks another link with the founding spirits of the Good Friday Agreement, which brought protracted peace to Northern Ireland after nearly 40 years of tension, violence, and recrimination.

Among the departed architects of faith and hope, John Hume will always be remembered for his close collaboration and friendship with the former Ulster Unionist Party leader, which led to the joint award of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998.