The state funeral of the Republic of Ireland's former Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Albert Reynolds has been taking place in Dublin.
The Fianna Fáil politician, who was born in Rooskey, County Roscommon, served as Taoiseach from February 1992 to December 1994.
Mr Reynolds, who played a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process, died on Thursday at the age of 81.
His funeral was being held at Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin.
He will be buried in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, Dublin with full military honours.
Among the mourners were current Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Irish President Michael D Higgins, as well as former Irish taoiseachs Brian Cowen and John Bruton, and former president Mary McAleese.
Mr Reynolds had worked with the then British Prime Minister Sir John Major to create 1993's Downing Street Declaration, which effectively set in train the Northern Ireland peace process, including the 1994 IRA ceasefire.
Sir John's attendance at the funeral was greeted with a round of applause in the church.
Albert Reynolds: Funeral of former Irish PM takes place in Dublin
BBC News
25 August 2014
Mr Reynolds played a key role in advancing the Northern Ireland peace process
A state funeral for the Republic of Ireland's former Prime Minister Albert Reynolds has been taking place in Dublin.
The Fianna Fáil politician, who was born in Rooskey, County Roscommon, served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) from February 1992 to December 1994.
Mr Reynolds, who played a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process, died on Thursday at the age of 81.
His funeral was being held at Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin.
He will be buried in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, Dublin with full military honours.
Former British Prime Minister Sir John Major's attendance at the funeral was greeted with a round of applause in church
Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Enda Kenny was in attendance
Former SDLP leader John Hume, pictured arriving at Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook
Among the mourners were current Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Irish President Michael D Higgins, as well as former Irish taoiseachs Brian Cowen and John Bruton, and former president Mary McAleese.
Mr Reynolds had worked with the then British Prime Minister Sir John Major to create 1993's Downing Street Declaration, which effectively set in train the Northern Ireland peace process, including the 1994 IRA ceasefire.
Sir John's attendance at the funeral was greeted with a round of applause in the church.
Fr Brian D'Arcy told mourners it had been particularly important for the family that he was able to attend.
He said: "His (Sir John's) words were typical: 'Where else would I be on this day?"'
John Hume, Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Alasdair McDonnell and former British Prime Minister Sir John Major were among the mourners
Former SDLP leader and Nobel prize winner John Hume, current SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell, Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness, and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers were also in attendance.
Pope Francis sent a message paying tribute to Mr Reynolds' role as a peacemaker, in a telegram from the Vatican's secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin.
"The Holy Father learned with sadness of the death of the former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, and he asks you kindly to convey his condolences to Mrs Reynolds and their children and family," he said.
"Recalling with gratitude the late Taoiseach's efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Ireland, His Holiness prays for the eternal repose of his soul."
Last week, prominent political figures from across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK paid tribute to Mr Reynolds.
BBC News - Albert Reynolds: Funeral of former Irish PM takes place in Dublin
The Fianna Fáil politician, who was born in Rooskey, County Roscommon, served as Taoiseach from February 1992 to December 1994.
Mr Reynolds, who played a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process, died on Thursday at the age of 81.
His funeral was being held at Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin.
He will be buried in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, Dublin with full military honours.
Among the mourners were current Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Irish President Michael D Higgins, as well as former Irish taoiseachs Brian Cowen and John Bruton, and former president Mary McAleese.
Mr Reynolds had worked with the then British Prime Minister Sir John Major to create 1993's Downing Street Declaration, which effectively set in train the Northern Ireland peace process, including the 1994 IRA ceasefire.
Sir John's attendance at the funeral was greeted with a round of applause in the church.
Albert Reynolds: Funeral of former Irish PM takes place in Dublin
BBC News
25 August 2014
Mr Reynolds played a key role in advancing the Northern Ireland peace process
A state funeral for the Republic of Ireland's former Prime Minister Albert Reynolds has been taking place in Dublin.
The Fianna Fáil politician, who was born in Rooskey, County Roscommon, served as Taoiseach (Prime Minister) from February 1992 to December 1994.
Mr Reynolds, who played a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process, died on Thursday at the age of 81.
His funeral was being held at Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin.
He will be buried in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, Dublin with full military honours.
Former British Prime Minister Sir John Major's attendance at the funeral was greeted with a round of applause in church
Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Enda Kenny was in attendance
Former SDLP leader John Hume, pictured arriving at Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook
Among the mourners were current Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Irish President Michael D Higgins, as well as former Irish taoiseachs Brian Cowen and John Bruton, and former president Mary McAleese.
Mr Reynolds had worked with the then British Prime Minister Sir John Major to create 1993's Downing Street Declaration, which effectively set in train the Northern Ireland peace process, including the 1994 IRA ceasefire.
Sir John's attendance at the funeral was greeted with a round of applause in the church.
Fr Brian D'Arcy told mourners it had been particularly important for the family that he was able to attend.
He said: "His (Sir John's) words were typical: 'Where else would I be on this day?"'
John Hume, Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Alasdair McDonnell and former British Prime Minister Sir John Major were among the mourners
Former SDLP leader and Nobel prize winner John Hume, current SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell, Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness, and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers were also in attendance.
Pope Francis sent a message paying tribute to Mr Reynolds' role as a peacemaker, in a telegram from the Vatican's secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin.
"The Holy Father learned with sadness of the death of the former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, and he asks you kindly to convey his condolences to Mrs Reynolds and their children and family," he said.
"Recalling with gratitude the late Taoiseach's efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Ireland, His Holiness prays for the eternal repose of his soul."
Last week, prominent political figures from across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK paid tribute to Mr Reynolds.
BBC News - Albert Reynolds: Funeral of former Irish PM takes place in Dublin
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