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Eamonn Farrell / Rolling News
Eamonn Farrell / Rolling News / Rolling News
Maurice Fitzpatrick’s new documentary, which tells the story of Derry-born politician, John Hume, and his pivotal role in the Northern Irish peace process, struck a chord with viewers the length and breadth of the country last night.
Hume, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside David Trimble in 1998, is widely considered one of the most important figures in Anglo-Irish relations, and the impact of his political endeavours was celebrated on Twitter in the hours that followed the documentary’s broadcast.
Photocall Ireland / Rolling News
Photocall Ireland / Rolling News / Rolling News
Praise for both the former politician and the documentary-maker came in thick and fast as viewers rushed to share their thoughts online.
Here are just some of the responses which were generated by Maurice Fitzpatrick’s compelling documentary.
Great documentary about a genuine Irish hero #JohnHume#RTE
#RTEOne Superb documentary by Maurice Fitzpatrick on John Hume. What a truly inspirational, selfless, honourable man & Politician. Away ahead of his time. A whole generation has known peace & prosperity thanks to his untiring, heroic efforts. Fully deserved @NobelPrize#JohnHume
Watched the wonderful John Hume in America documentary this evening. A hero in every sense of the word. It should become required viewing for Irish school kids. #HumeinAmerica
John Hume, this island owes him so much a quiet humble hero. Thank you Mr Hume. The current political world needs more like you. Brilliant docu tonight#HumeInAmerica
#HumeInAmerica brilliant tonight - highlighting John Hume's leadership and sheer perseverance over many decades. A generation of young people on the island of Ireland have now grown up in peace. This documentary should be shown in every school in Ireland.
John Hume there really are no words. I hope that you, your wife and family know that the regular Northern Irish person appreciates all the sacrifices that you have made. Thank you. #JohnHumeInAmerica
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'A genuine Irish hero': The John Hume documentary was the talk of Twitter last night
LAST NIGHT, RTÉ aired John Hume in America.
Maurice Fitzpatrick’s new documentary, which tells the story of Derry-born politician, John Hume, and his pivotal role in the Northern Irish peace process, struck a chord with viewers the length and breadth of the country last night.
Hume, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside David Trimble in 1998, is widely considered one of the most important figures in Anglo-Irish relations, and the impact of his political endeavours was celebrated on Twitter in the hours that followed the documentary’s broadcast.
Praise for both the former politician and the documentary-maker came in thick and fast as viewers rushed to share their thoughts online.
Here are just some of the responses which were generated by Maurice Fitzpatrick’s compelling documentary.
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