Influential peace process figure Fr Alec Reid dies

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Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region


Father Alec Reid, an influential figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, has died in hospital in Dublin.
Fr Reid, who was born in Co Tipperary in 1931, died in St Vincent's Hospital early this morning.
Originally from Nenagh, he joined the Redemptorist Order and went on to spend four decades based at Clonard Monastery in north Belfast.
He is best-remembered as the priest who gave the last rites to two British army corporals, David Howes and Derek Wood, who were killed after they drove into a republican funeral.

In his effort to end the Troubles, Fr Reid facilitated talks between Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams and SDLP leader John Hume.
He was trusted by senior figures in the IRA and also met several taoisigh.
When the IRA eventually decommissioned its weapons in September 2005, he and Methodist minister Rev Harold Good witnessed the arms being put beyond use.

In recent years, he made several trips to Spain and worked to broker an end to the violent dispute in The Basque region.
President Michael D Higgins said Fr Reid will be best remembered for the "courageous part he played in identifying and nurturing the early seeds of an inclusive peace process".

The President said while Fr Reid spent the last few years of his life in Dublin, he would have been "gratified by the positive transformation that is under way throughout Northern Ireland, and especially in the Belfast that he loved so well".
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said: "Fr Reid made major contributions at so many critical times during the peace process.
"Like so many people on this island, I will never forget the tragic picture in 1988, when Father Reid was photographed administering the last rites to a British army soldier killed in west Belfast, demonstrating his deep respect for human dignity and life."

Mr Kenny also described are Fr Reid as an "extraordinary man with an extraordinary conviction" about his ability to bring people together in horrific situations.
Speaking in Loughrea, Co Galway, Mr Kenny said he had spoken to Fr Reid at length about his experience in the Basque Country.
He had told Mr Kenny that irrespective of how difficult some situations were, it was important that people were brought together and that there were catalysts and people to do that. Mr Kenny said Fr Reid was one such person.
He said his place in history was secure and the role he played in the peace process was very significant.

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said Fr Reid "made an essential contribution to the peace process during its most challenging and crucial periods".
He added: "He conducted himself with integrity and compassion even in the most difficult of circumstances. His deep respect for human dignity was evident at all times.
"We are the poorer for his passing today but Ireland is very much the richer for his labours."
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness also hailed Fr Reid's contribution.
Mr Robinson said: "Alec opposed violence and understood that the key to making progress was through reaching out to others, regardless of their background."
Mr McGuinness said: "Fr Alec Reid was a man of great dignity and his service to society embodied decency and respect for everyone."
He added: "He made an immeasurable contribution to the peace process and he has left a legacy of peace and hope for a better future for all."
Mr Adams described Fr Reid as a "chaplain to the peace process".
He said: "This was one person making a difference when in the entire establishment had refused to open up dialogue.
"And the whole credo of his gospel life was the dignity of human beings and the need for dialogue."
Rev Good said Fr Reid had done what others had failed to do and helped people hear each other and to trust themselves.
He said he would remember Fr Reid for his patience, unique ability to create trusting friendships and for being prepared to go into the no-man's land of the Northern conflict.

"Through persistent endeavour, to taking time with people, to helping to understand that they could no longer go on saying no and could no longer closing doors that the time had come for people to actually listen to each other and to hear each other ".
The Redemptorists said Fr Reid will be especially remembered for his work on the peace process and extended their "deepest sympathy to his family, friends and those who got to know him as a Redemptorist in the various roles and ministries he held".
Mr Hume described Fr Reid as a "pillar of the peace process".
The former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate said that without Fr Reid's "courage, determination and utter selflessness, the road to peace in our region would have much longer and much more difficult to traverse".
Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers also paid tribute saying "we all owe a debt of gratitude to him for the role he played in the peace and reconciliation process in Northern Ireland."
SDLP leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell said: "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Fr Alec Reid who dedicated his life to ensuring peace was realised on this Island.
"His death reminds us that we haven't quite reached completion in terms of the peace process and we must re-double our efforts to achieve a lasting settlement.
"The courage and bravery displayed by Father Reid during the troubles has been a shining example to people right across the world."
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Fr Alec Reid this morning.
"Fr Reid played a pivotal role in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland. I was always struck by his humility and compassion for people on all sides of the Troubles.

"He had a remarkable capacity to put everyone he met at ease and his diplomacy, patience and influence led to the initiation of peace talks in the eighties which eventually lead to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998."
Fr Reid's remains will repose at Marianella Chapel on Orwell Road in Dublin from 2pm to 8pm tomorrow and from 1pm to 8pm on Sunday.
There will be mass in Marianella Chapel on Monday at 11am following which Fr Reid's remains will be brought to Clonard Church in Belfast where he will lie in repose on Monday between 4pm and 9pm and on Tuesday from 9am to 9pm.
An ecumenical service will be held on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Fr Reid will be buried following funeral mass at Clonard Church next Wednesday at 12pm.
Keywords: alec reid, northern ireland

Corvo

Someone break out the Enigma machine!

Esoteric_

TL;DR


RIP.

ChunkyLover_53

For the TLDR crowd;

Fr. Alec Reid died, helped in the peace process up north.

For the Daily Mail brigade;

Its not Alex Reid the crossing dressing cage fighter who banged Jordan/Katie Price

RIP

SEPT 23 1989

was he killed under a falling wall of text?

Red Crow

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

was he killed under a falling wall of text?

Have a bit of respect man

BillyMitchel

What the fock was that? Worst copy paste job in the history of the interweb.

SEPT 23 1989

BillyMitchel wrote: »

What the fock was that? Worst copy paste job in the history of the interweb.

Have a bit of respect man

Fr_Dougal

newbie2013 wrote: »

Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region
Fr Reid was one of the great peacemakers - Eamon Gilmore
Fr Reid was one of the great peacemakers - Eamon Gilmore
Key figure in NI Peace Process Fr Alec Reid dies
Key figure in NI Peace Process Fr Alec Reid dies
Father Alec Reid, an influential figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, has died in hospital in Dublin.
Fr Reid, who was born in Co Tipperary in 1931, died in St Vincent's Hospital early this morning.
Originally from Nenagh, he joined the Redemptorist Order and went on to spend four decades based at Clonard Monastery in north Belfast.
He is best-remembered as the priest who gave the last rites to two British army corporals, David Howes and Derek Wood, who were killed after they drove into a republican funeral.
In his effort to end the Troubles, Fr Reid facilitated talks between Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams and SDLP leader John Hume.
He was trusted by senior figures in the IRA and also met several taoisigh.
When the IRA eventually decommissioned its weapons in September 2005, he and Methodist minister Rev Harold Good witnessed the arms being put beyond use.
In recent years, he made several trips to Spain and worked to broker an end to the violent dispute in The Basque region.
President Michael D Higgins said Fr Reid will be best remembered for the "courageous part he played in identifying and nurturing the early seeds of an inclusive peace process".
The President said while Fr Reid spent the last few years of his life in Dublin, he would have been "gratified by the positive transformation that is under way throughout Northern Ireland, and especially in the Belfast that he loved so well".
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said: "Fr Reid made major contributions at so many critical times during the peace process.
"Like so many people on this island, I will never forget the tragic picture in 1988, when Father Reid was photographed administering the last rites to a British army soldier killed in west Belfast, demonstrating his deep respect for human dignity and life."
Mr Kenny also described are Fr Reid as an "extraordinary man with an extraordinary conviction" about his ability to bring people together in horrific situations.
Speaking in Loughrea, Co Galway, Mr Kenny said he had spoken to Fr Reid at length about his experience in the Basque Country.
He had told Mr Kenny that irrespective of how difficult some situations were, it was important that people were brought together and that there were catalysts and people to do that. Mr Kenny said Fr Reid was one such person.
He said his place in history was secure and the role he played in the peace process was very significant.
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said Fr Reid "made an essential contribution to the peace process during its most challenging and crucial periods".
He added: "He conducted himself with integrity and compassion even in the most difficult of circumstances. His deep respect for human dignity was evident at all times.
"We are the poorer for his passing today but Ireland is very much the richer for his labours."
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness also hailed Fr Reid's contribution.
Mr Robinson said: "Alec opposed violence and understood that the key to making progress was through reaching out to others, regardless of their background."
Mr McGuinness said: "Fr Alec Reid was a man of great dignity and his service to society embodied decency and respect for everyone."
He added: "He made an immeasurable contribution to the peace process and he has left a legacy of peace and hope for a better future for all."
Mr Adams described Fr Reid as a "chaplain to the peace process".
He said: "This was one person making a difference when in the entire establishment had refused to open up dialogue.
"And the whole credo of his gospel life was the dignity of human beings and the need for dialogue."
Rev Good said Fr Reid had done what others had failed to do and helped people hear each other and to trust themselves.
He said he would remember Fr Reid for his patience, unique ability to create trusting friendships and for being prepared to go into the no-man's land of the Northern conflict.
"Through persistent endeavour, to taking time with people, to helping to understand that they could no longer go on saying no and could no longer closing doors that the time had come for people to actually listen to each other and to hear each other ".
The Redemptorists said Fr Reid will be especially remembered for his work on the peace process and extended their "deepest sympathy to his family, friends and those who got to know him as a Redemptorist in the various roles and ministries he held".
Mr Hume described Fr Reid as a "pillar of the peace process".
The former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate said that without Fr Reid's "courage, determination and utter selflessness, the road to peace in our region would have much longer and much more difficult to traverse".
Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers also paid tribute saying "we all owe a debt of gratitude to him for the role he played in the peace and reconciliation process in Northern Ireland."
SDLP leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell said: "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Fr Alec Reid who dedicated his life to ensuring peace was realised on this Island.
"His death reminds us that we haven't quite reached completion in terms of the peace process and we must re-double our efforts to achieve a lasting settlement.
"The courage and bravery displayed by Father Reid during the troubles has been a shining example to people right across the world."
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Fr Alec Reid this morning.
"Fr Reid played a pivotal role in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland. I was always struck by his humility and compassion for people on all sides of the Troubles.
"He had a remarkable capacity to put everyone he met at ease and his diplomacy, patience and influence led to the initiation of peace talks in the eighties which eventually lead to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998."
Fr Reid's remains will repose at Marianella Chapel on Orwell Road in Dublin from 2pm to 8pm tomorrow and from 1pm to 8pm on Sunday.
There will be mass in Marianella Chapel on Monday at 11am following which Fr Reid's remains will be brought to Clonard Church in Belfast where he will lie in repose on Monday between 4pm and 9pm and on Tuesday from 9am to 9pm.
An ecumenical service will be held on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Fr Reid will be buried following funeral mass at Clonard Church next Wednesday at 12pm.
Keywords: alec reid, northern ireland

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Couldn't have put it better myself.

mikom

newbie2013 wrote: »

Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region
Fr Reid was one of the great peacemakers - Eamon Gilmore
Fr Reid was one of the great peacemakers - Eamon Gilmore
Key figure in NI Peace Process Fr Alec Reid dies
Key figure in NI Peace Process Fr Alec Reid dies
Father Alec Reid, an influential figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, has died in hospital in Dublin.
Fr Reid, who was born in Co Tipperary in 1931, died in St Vincent's Hospital early this morning.
Originally from Nenagh, he joined the Redemptorist Order and went on to spend four decades based at Clonard Monastery in north Belfast.
He is best-remembered as the priest who gave the last rites to two British army corporals, David Howes and Derek Wood, who were killed after they drove into a republican funeral.
In his effort to end the Troubles, Fr Reid facilitated talks between Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams and SDLP leader John Hume.
He was trusted by senior figures in the IRA and also met several taoisigh.
When the IRA eventually decommissioned its weapons in September 2005, he and Methodist minister Rev Harold Good witnessed the arms being put beyond use.
In recent years, he made several trips to Spain and worked to broker an end to the violent dispute in The Basque region.
President Michael D Higgins said Fr Reid will be best remembered for the "courageous part he played in identifying and nurturing the early seeds of an inclusive peace process".
The President said while Fr Reid spent the last few years of his life in Dublin, he would have been "gratified by the positive transformation that is under way throughout Northern Ireland, and especially in the Belfast that he loved so well".
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said: "Fr Reid made major contributions at so many critical times during the peace process.
"Like so many people on this island, I will never forget the tragic picture in 1988, when Father Reid was photographed administering the last rites to a British army soldier killed in west Belfast, demonstrating his deep respect for human dignity and life."
Mr Kenny also described are Fr Reid as an "extraordinary man with an extraordinary conviction" about his ability to bring people together in horrific situations.
Speaking in Loughrea, Co Galway, Mr Kenny said he had spoken to Fr Reid at length about his experience in the Basque Country.
He had told Mr Kenny that irrespective of how difficult some situations were, it was important that people were brought together and that there were catalysts and people to do that. Mr Kenny said Fr Reid was one such person.
He said his place in history was secure and the role he played in the peace process was very significant.
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said Fr Reid "made an essential contribution to the peace process during its most challenging and crucial periods".
He added: "He conducted himself with integrity and compassion even in the most difficult of circumstances. His deep respect for human dignity was evident at all times.
"We are the poorer for his passing today but Ireland is very much the richer for his labours."
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness also hailed Fr Reid's contribution.
Mr Robinson said: "Alec opposed violence and understood that the key to making progress was through reaching out to others, regardless of their background."
Mr McGuinness said: "Fr Alec Reid was a man of great dignity and his service to society embodied decency and respect for everyone."
He added: "He made an immeasurable contribution to the peace process and he has left a legacy of peace and hope for a better future for all."
Mr Adams described Fr Reid as a "chaplain to the peace process".
He said: "This was one person making a difference when in the entire establishment had refused to open up dialogue.
"And the whole credo of his gospel life was the dignity of human beings and the need for dialogue."
Rev Good said Fr Reid had done what others had failed to do and helped people hear each other and to trust themselves.
He said he would remember Fr Reid for his patience, unique ability to create trusting friendships and for being prepared to go into the no-man's land of the Northern conflict.
"Through persistent endeavour, to taking time with people, to helping to understand that they could no longer go on saying no and could no longer closing doors that the time had come for people to actually listen to each other and to hear each other ".
The Redemptorists said Fr Reid will be especially remembered for his work on the peace process and extended their "deepest sympathy to his family, friends and those who got to know him as a Redemptorist in the various roles and ministries he held".
Mr Hume described Fr Reid as a "pillar of the peace process".
The former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate said that without Fr Reid's "courage, determination and utter selflessness, the road to peace in our region would have much longer and much more difficult to traverse".
Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers also paid tribute saying "we all owe a debt of gratitude to him for the role he played in the peace and reconciliation process in Northern Ireland."
SDLP leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell said: "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Fr Alec Reid who dedicated his life to ensuring peace was realised on this Island.
"His death reminds us that we haven't quite reached completion in terms of the peace process and we must re-double our efforts to achieve a lasting settlement.
"The courage and bravery displayed by Father Reid during the troubles has been a shining example to people right across the world."
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Fr Alec Reid this morning.
"Fr Reid played a pivotal role in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland. I was always struck by his humility and compassion for people on all sides of the Troubles.
"He had a remarkable capacity to put everyone he met at ease and his diplomacy, patience and influence led to the initiation of peace talks in the eighties which eventually lead to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998."
Fr Reid's remains will repose at Marianella Chapel on Orwell Road in Dublin from 2pm to 8pm tomorrow and from 1pm to 8pm on Sunday.
There will be mass in Marianella Chapel on Monday at 11am following which Fr Reid's remains will be brought to Clonard Church in Belfast where he will lie in repose on Monday between 4pm and 9pm and on Tuesday from 9am to 9pm.
An ecumenical service will be held on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Fr Reid will be buried following funeral mass at Clonard Church next Wednesday at 12pm.
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Give my head peace.
.
.

BillyMitchel

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Have a bit of respect man

Did he die under a wall of text?!

Mint Aero

BillyMitchel wrote: »

What the fock was that? Worst copy paste job in the history of the interweb.

Probably was in a mad rush to be first *coughs thanks whore*

P_1

RIP

Pro-tip for the OP, don't just hit Ctrl-C on an entire page off the RTE website

AnonoBoy

That's some mighty fine copy and pasting there son..... mighty fine!


Very apt username too!

BillyMitchel

Mint Aero wrote: »

Probably was in a mad rush to be first *coughs thanks whore*

Yeah, I bet he wanted this story to blow up all on boards.

Days 298

newbie2013 wrote: »

Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Alec Reid is best known for giving the last rites to two British Army corporals killed after they drove into a republican funeral Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary Fr Reid was originally from Co Tipperary In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region In recent years, he worked to broker an end to the dispute in The Basque region
Fr Reid was one of the great peacemakers - Eamon Gilmore
Fr Reid was one of the great peacemakers - Eamon Gilmore
Key figure in NI Peace Process Fr Alec Reid dies
Key figure in NI Peace Process Fr Alec Reid dies
Father Alec Reid, an influential figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, has died in hospital in Dublin.
Fr Reid, who was born in Co Tipperary in 1931, died in St Vincent's Hospital early this morning.
Originally from Nenagh, he joined the Redemptorist Order and went on to spend four decades based at Clonard Monastery in north Belfast.
He is best-remembered as the priest who gave the last rites to two British army corporals, David Howes and Derek Wood, who were killed after they drove into a republican funeral.
In his effort to end the Troubles, Fr Reid facilitated talks between Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams and SDLP leader John Hume.
He was trusted by senior figures in the IRA and also met several taoisigh.
When the IRA eventually decommissioned its weapons in September 2005, he and Methodist minister Rev Harold Good witnessed the arms being put beyond use.
In recent years, he made several trips to Spain and worked to broker an end to the violent dispute in The Basque region.
President Michael D Higgins said Fr Reid will be best remembered for the "courageous part he played in identifying and nurturing the early seeds of an inclusive peace process".
The President said while Fr Reid spent the last few years of his life in Dublin, he would have been "gratified by the positive transformation that is under way throughout Northern Ireland, and especially in the Belfast that he loved so well".
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said: "Fr Reid made major contributions at so many critical times during the peace process.
"Like so many people on this island, I will never forget the tragic picture in 1988, when Father Reid was photographed administering the last rites to a British army soldier killed in west Belfast, demonstrating his deep respect for human dignity and life."
Mr Kenny also described are Fr Reid as an "extraordinary man with an extraordinary conviction" about his ability to bring people together in horrific situations.
Speaking in Loughrea, Co Galway, Mr Kenny said he had spoken to Fr Reid at length about his experience in the Basque Country.
He had told Mr Kenny that irrespective of how difficult some situations were, it was important that people were brought together and that there were catalysts and people to do that. Mr Kenny said Fr Reid was one such person.
He said his place in history was secure and the role he played in the peace process was very significant.
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said Fr Reid "made an essential contribution to the peace process during its most challenging and crucial periods".
He added: "He conducted himself with integrity and compassion even in the most difficult of circumstances. His deep respect for human dignity was evident at all times.
"We are the poorer for his passing today but Ireland is very much the richer for his labours."
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness also hailed Fr Reid's contribution.
Mr Robinson said: "Alec opposed violence and understood that the key to making progress was through reaching out to others, regardless of their background."
Mr McGuinness said: "Fr Alec Reid was a man of great dignity and his service to society embodied decency and respect for everyone."
He added: "He made an immeasurable contribution to the peace process and he has left a legacy of peace and hope for a better future for all."
Mr Adams described Fr Reid as a "chaplain to the peace process".
He said: "This was one person making a difference when in the entire establishment had refused to open up dialogue.
"And the whole credo of his gospel life was the dignity of human beings and the need for dialogue."
Rev Good said Fr Reid had done what others had failed to do and helped people hear each other and to trust themselves.
He said he would remember Fr Reid for his patience, unique ability to create trusting friendships and for being prepared to go into the no-man's land of the Northern conflict.
"Through persistent endeavour, to taking time with people, to helping to understand that they could no longer go on saying no and could no longer closing doors that the time had come for people to actually listen to each other and to hear each other ".
The Redemptorists said Fr Reid will be especially remembered for his work on the peace process and extended their "deepest sympathy to his family, friends and those who got to know him as a Redemptorist in the various roles and ministries he held".
Mr Hume described Fr Reid as a "pillar of the peace process".
The former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate said that without Fr Reid's "courage, determination and utter selflessness, the road to peace in our region would have much longer and much more difficult to traverse".
Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers also paid tribute saying "we all owe a debt of gratitude to him for the role he played in the peace and reconciliation process in Northern Ireland."
SDLP leader Dr Alasdair McDonnell said: "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Fr Alec Reid who dedicated his life to ensuring peace was realised on this Island.
"His death reminds us that we haven't quite reached completion in terms of the peace process and we must re-double our efforts to achieve a lasting settlement.
"The courage and bravery displayed by Father Reid during the troubles has been a shining example to people right across the world."
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said: "It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Fr Alec Reid this morning.
"Fr Reid played a pivotal role in bringing about peace in Northern Ireland. I was always struck by his humility and compassion for people on all sides of the Troubles.
"He had a remarkable capacity to put everyone he met at ease and his diplomacy, patience and influence led to the initiation of peace talks in the eighties which eventually lead to the Good Friday Agreement of 1998."
Fr Reid's remains will repose at Marianella Chapel on Orwell Road in Dublin from 2pm to 8pm tomorrow and from 1pm to 8pm on Sunday.
There will be mass in Marianella Chapel on Monday at 11am following which Fr Reid's remains will be brought to Clonard Church in Belfast where he will lie in repose on Monday between 4pm and 9pm and on Tuesday from 9am to 9pm.
An ecumenical service will be held on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Fr Reid will be buried following funeral mass at Clonard Church next Wednesday at 12pm.
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All I got from that is a supermarket fell in Latvia. Also unnecessary quoting of long posts ftw!

BillyMitchel

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All I got from that is a supermarket fell in Latvia. Also unnecessary quoting of long posts ftw!

And all your quote done was add to my headache!!

Sunnyisland

Fr Alex Reid, who was a pivotal figure during the emerging peace process in Northern Ireland, died this morning.
Fr Reid has been described as a “pillar of the peace process” by Nobel Laureate and former SDLP leader John Hume.

A native of Co Tipperary, he died “peacefully” in a Dublin hospital at 6.40 am, his Redemptorist Order announced. “We extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and those who got to know him as a Redemptorist in the various roles and ministries he held. He will be especially remembered for his work in the Northern Ireland peace process,” the Order said in a statement.

Fr Reid tried to keep a low profile despite his peace process work. He became embroiled in controversy in October 1995 when being baited by Protestant victims’ campaigner Willie Frazer he said that the unionist community had treated Catholics in the same way as the “Nazis treated the Jews” - a remark for which he subsequently apologised.


Fr Reid also worked behind the scenes to try to persuade to IRA to provide more information on where the bodies of the Disappeared were buried.
His remains will repose at Marianella Chapel, 75 Orwell Road, Dublin 6 tomorrow from 2pm - 8pm and on Sunday from 1pm - 8pm. Mass will be held in the chapel at 11 am on Monday after which his remains will be taken to Clonard. An ecumenical Service of Gratitude for Fr Reid’s life and ministry will take place at 7.30 pm in Clonard Church. His funeral Mass will be at 12 noon in Clonard Church on Wednesday.

He was a good man who did more than anyone to try and bring peace to our country, May he rest in peace .

harryr711

RIP