On the 2nd Anniversary of John Hume’s passing, the Hume family andgrandchildren were joined by Bishop Donal McKeown, in the grounds of StEugene’s Cathedral, to plant a ‘Tree of Peace’ in honour of John & Pat Hume.Tim Attwood, Hume Foundation Secretary said: “The Hume family andgrandchildren gathered quietly in the grounds of St Eugene’s Cathedral, … Read more
Dr Sean Farren, said John & Pat Hume Foundation: “ It is with deep sadness that the John & Pat Hume Foundation has learnt of Lord David Trimble’s death. David Trimble demonstrated genuine and courageous leadership during the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement 24 years ago. The defining image of the Referendum … Read more
REWATCH PROFESSOR BRIGID LAFFAN DELIVER 2nd ANNUAL JOHN HUME ‘EUROPEAN SPIRIT OF PEACE’ LECTURE – Wednesday July 6th 2022 You can rewatch Prof. Brigid Laffan deliver the 2nd John Hume ‘European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture held at IIEA in Dublin on July 6th 2022. David O’Sullivan, Director General of the IIEA, chaired this year’s event. … Read more
John Hume was a committed and dedicated European, seeing the institutions and ethos of the European Union as models for peace, partnership and reconciliation in Northern Ireland. The John Hume ‘European Spirit of Peace’ Lecture recognises those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to European principles and values. The IIEA is honoured to host the … Read more
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute, John & Pat Hume Foundation, and the Consulate General of Ireland in Boston commemorated the 50th anniversary of the first meeting between Senator Edward M. Kennedy and John Hume, and its profound impact on finding a path to peace in Northern Ireland
Join the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, John & Pat Hume Foundation, and the Consulate General of Ireland in Boston for a conversation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first meeting between Senator Edward M. Kennedy and John Hume, and its profound impact on finding a path to peace in Northern Ireland. Featuring a panel of ambassadors and elected officials, we will also explore how the legacy of this powerful relationship still resonates today.
Irish News 8 June 2022 JOHN Hume’s son last night spoke of his family’s pride in their father’s legacyas a bust of the late SDLP leader was unveiled in Strasbourg. Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined President of the EuropeanParliament Roberta Metsola at the official unveiling of the bust, created byDublin-based sculptor Liz O’Kane. The specially-commissioned piece … Read more
We will examine how we can enhance relationships in Northern Ireland, on the island and between Ireland and Britain.
At The Playhouse Derry. Friday the 1st of April 2022.
Today, on International Day of Living Together in Peace, the John and Pat Hume Foundationis proud to launch the #HumeLegacy Social Media Campaign. The InternationalDay of Living Together in Peace celebrates the accepting of differences andhaving the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others, aswell as living in a peaceful and united way. … Read more