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.
Great documentary about a genuine Irish hero #JohnHume #RTE
— Loraine Corkery (@lorainecorkery) August 7, 2018
#RTEOne
— finsburypark91 (@finsburypark91) August 7, 2018
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
John hume is now my hero what a bloke
— Oisín (@OisinP) August 7, 2018
#JohnHumeinamerica if John Hume ran for President of Ireland he would be a guaranteed shoe in . I would vote for him .
— Patrick Rahilly (@rahilly_patrick) August 7, 2018
Has there ever been a better politician than John Hume from this Island? #johnhume
— John McGinley (@JohnMcGinley14) August 7, 2018
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
— Robert O Donnell (@rfodonnell) August 8, 2018
John Hume, this island owes him so much a quiet humble hero. Thank you Mr Hume. The current political world needs more like you.
— M Fitz (@embeefitz) August 7, 2018
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.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) August 7, 2018
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
— Majella (@mchughmajella) August 7, 2018
Great RTE Programme on John Hume and agree with S.Mallon he is a hero along with O Connell and Parnell and pursued real progress for all Irish people.
— Blair Horan (@blairvhoran) August 7, 2018
John Hume. They don't make them like him anymore. Unfortunately. #HumeInAmerica
— Barry McGonigle (@BarryMcGonigle_) August 7, 2018
