The funeral of John Hume, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has taken place in Derry.
Around 120 people gathered in the cathedral to say goodbye to the prominent Northern Ireland politician.
Among the mourners was First Minister Arlene Foster.
Many gathered outside and lined the streets as the funeral took place.
Mr Hume, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the decisive part he played in ending the Troubles, died at a care home in Londonderry in the early hours of Monday morning following a short illness. He was 83.
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In This Story: Arlene Foster
Arlene Isabel Foster PC MLA is a Northern Irish politician who served as First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2017 and from 2020 to 2021 and as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party from 2015 to 2021. She was the first woman to hold either position.
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George’s Channel.
Geopolitically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. As of 2016, 4.8 million people live in the Republic of Ireland, and 1.8 million live in Northern Ireland.
The Irish climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and thus very moderate, and winters are milder than expected for such a northerly area, although summers are cooler than those in continental Europe. Rainfall and cloud cover are abundant.
A strong Irish culture exists, as expressed through Gaelic games, Irish music and the Irish language. The island’s culture shares many features with that of Great Britain, including the English language, and sports such as association football, rugby, horse racing, and golf.
Northern Ireland is variously described as a country, province, or region, which is part of the United Kingdom. Located in the northeast of the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland.
