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The death has been announced of John Hume today by his Family, following a long illness. Mr Hume was the former leader of the SDLP in Northern Ireland. A pioneering peace-maker, credited with brokering the Good Friday Agreement in the Autumn of 1998. Subsequently being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize that same year. In 2010 he was voted "Ireland's Greatest Person" in a poll conducted by RTE. Former US President Bill Clinton commented he was "Ireland's answer to Martin Luther King".
Mr Hume is survived by his Wife Pat, three Daughters and two Sons. Derry, Northern Ireland Áras an Uachtaráin Northern Ireland

The FAI has announced an Online Book of Condolence for the late Jack Charlton. It will be opened from now until July 27th, after which it will be presented to Jack's Family. The link to it can be accessed here: www.fai.ie/jack-charlton-rip
FAIreland Lord Mayor of Dublin

Jack Charlton R.I.P. | Football Association of Ireland The Football Association of Ireland is deeply saddened by the death of our former manager Jack Charlton. We invite supporters to extend their sympathies to Jack’s family as we remember his great service to Irish football. We will share these messages with the Charlton family, after we close the Vi...