The Mayor of Dublin has opened an online condolence register for the former Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, David Trimble.
aroline Conroy has invited the residents of Dublin to offer their condolences to Mr Trimble’s family.
Ms Conroy said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of David Trimble. David Trimble’s legacy in bringing peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland should always be remembered and recognised. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.”
Mr Trimble played a key role in the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 for which he and the late John Hume were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
He will be remembered for his contribution to finding a peaceful solution to the problems in Northern Ireland.
Lord Trimble passed away on Monday at the age of 77 after a short illness.
President Michael D Higgins said Mr. Trimble will be remembered “for his most significant contribution to the work for peace on our island.”
“The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize, along with John Hume, after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement nearly 25 years ago, was part of the recognition by so many of their work for peace,” he said.
“David Trimble’s dedication and courage, often during the most challenging of times, have earned him a distinguished and deserved place in our history books.
“His work leaves a real legacy of the need and value of peace on our shared island for generations to come.”
The Condolence Register is open online from Thursday 28 July to Thursday 4 August.
All condolences are printed and forwarded in a condolence register to the Trimble family.
The condolence register can be signed at: https://bit.ly/DavidTrimbleRIP