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Who was involved in the Good Friday Agreement? Northern Ireland peace deal's key players as 25th anniversary is marked

The agreement has played a significant role in shaping NI

Belfast Live

Derry's Playhouse Theatre "overwhelmed" by reaction to John Hume play

MP Colum Eastwood said: "It is fantastic, it is very honest and actually quite emotional."

Belfast Live

Sons of John Hume and David Trimble speak of fathers’ sacrifices for peace deal

Nicholas Trimble and John Hume Jr both said their late fathers would be frustrated with the current political deadlock.

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What is the Good Friday Agreement?

Historic peace treaty brought republicans and unionists together after decades of violent political conflict in Northern Ireland, a period of trauma and turmoil known as the Troubles

The Independent UK

The Good Friday agreement’s fragile peace must be bolstered

Letter: Darren Murphy and Brian Dalton of Irish in Britain reflect on the deal that brought peace to Northern Ireland, a quarter century after it was signed

The Guardian - UK

U2 Belfast gig helped secure Yes vote in Good Friday Agreement – Durkan

“It created a positive image in those final few days"

Belfast Live

U2 concert in Belfast helped secure Yes vote in agreement referendum – Durkan

SDLP leader John Hume and UUP leader David Trimble appeared on stage with Bono just days before the vote.

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Agreement review: ‘compelling political thriller’ with a first-rate cast

A drama about the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement – 25 years ago this month – might sound a dry affair. But Owen McCafferty’s “searing” new play is anything but that, said Jane Coyle in The Irish Times. Agreement is a “compelling political thriller with echoes of…

The Week

'Just devastating': bowling club says sinkhole damage will cost $3m

IT WILL cost at least $3 million to fix damaged bowling greens at Wallsend after a sinkhole opened up in the ground on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald

Patsy Hume the 'definition of kindness', mourners told

Patrick Hume was the brother of the late SDLP leader John Hume

Belfast Live

Funeral on Wednesday for well-known Derry figure Patrick Hume

Patrick Hume 'stood with brother John through hard times during the Troubles'

Belfast Live

Labour leader Keir Starmer believes Windsor Framework will end Stormont deadlock

Labour leader gave an address to students in Derry

Belfast Live

Labour leader Keir Starmer due in Derry as 'peace summit' to take place

The leader of the opposition will address students at John Hume's old school

Belfast Live

'A Wall for All' unveiled as Free Derry slogan is translated into braille

"There are many people out there with disabilities who suffer and struggle every day and they will get inspiration from this"

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Co Derry actor to play John Hume in musical drama about his life

The play will run over eight nights, with the final performance on April 7 being screened live to a global audience as part of a series of events to mark the 25th anniversary of the agreement

The Independent UK

Co Derry actor to play John Hume in musical drama about Nobel laureate’s life

HUME – Beyond Belief is being staged in Londonderry to mark the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson called for ‘hard egg’ approach to Northern Ireland peace process, document reveals

‘He claimed the IRA were in 1994 at the point of defeat’

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Johnson urged Irish Government to adopt ‘hard-egg approach’ to NI peace process

A newly released confidential document shows former prime minister Boris Johnson claimed in 1996 that British would beat the IRA eventually.

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The Guardian - UK

David Trimble remembered by Jonathan Powell

Tony Blair’s former chief of staff recalls the Ulster Unionist party leader’s courage in getting the Good Friday agreement over the line – at the cost of his own political career

Belfast Live

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee becomes first woman to be awarded the Freedom of Derry

“This is just such a privilege and honour."

The Independent UK

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee awarded the Freedom of Derry

Attending with her family, the screenwriter said it was ‘surreal’ to receive the council’s highest accolade.

Belfast Live

Portrait of John Hume unveiled at Westminster

The likeness was painted by Northern Irish artist Colin Davidson and will hang in the Portcullis Estate

The Independent UK

Portrait of Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume unveiled at Westminster

The work was painted by acclaimed Northern Ireland artist Colin Davidson.

The Independent UK

Official portrait of John Hume to be unveiled in Westminster

Painted by the critically acclaimed Northern Irish artist Colin Davidson, the portrait of the former MP for Foyle will hang in Portcullis House.

Belfast Live

Six of Derry's best 'hidden gems' tucked away in the city you need to visit

There is so many things to do in our city whether that's shopping, eating or venturing out to the museum

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