Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Tommie Gorman has died at the age of 68. Gorman, known for his extensive coverage of Northern Irish politics and his role in the peace process, passed away earlier this week. The Taoiseach praised Gorman's significant contributions to broadcasting and peace on the island. His funeral took place on Saturday in Sligo, attended by key political and business figures, including former Sinn Fein and DUP leaders Gerry Adams and Arlene Foster. Over 1,000 people queued to pay their respects, and Sligo Rovers players gave him a guard of honour. Gorman was also a driving force behind the redevelopment plans for Sligo Rovers.
The Taoiseach, political leaders North and South, and figures from the world of broadcasting were amongst hundreds of people who attended the funeral of Tommie Gorman in Sligo. The former RTE journalist died this week at the age of 68 | Read more: https://t.co/LneqzEokB3 https://t.co/Ro4ZP4nAKL
Sligo Rovers players give Tommie Gorman guard of honour at funeral https://t.co/khw9LfFkN1
Funeral for veteran RTÉ journalist held in County Sligo https://t.co/eNNSfzH8te
Hundreds attend Tommie Gorman’s funeral in Sligo including former Sinn Fein and DUP leaders Gerry Adams and Arlene Foster @rtenews @sinnfeinireland @duponline https://t.co/0JBTvGPqRa
The funeral of former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman is taking place in Co Sligo | Watch live https://t.co/PG8epBTCEZ
Tommie Gorman's dedication to Sligo Rovers' cause was relentless until the very end. Much-loved and respected RTÉ broadcaster was a driving force behind club's redevelopment plans before his death this week. https://t.co/4KvnarNdLY
Tommie Gorman obituary: Veteran journalist covered a pivotal period in Northern Irish politics https://t.co/4IFXmoppjH
Key political and business figures join over 1k sympathisers to pay their respects to former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman in Sligo this pm @rtenews https://t.co/L18govIvg1
Key political and business figures are among over 1,000 people queuing in Co Sligo to pay their respects to former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman https://t.co/aF2MwrnLTp
Funeral of RTÉ broadcaster Tommie Gorman to take place in Sligo on Saturday https://t.co/MWt2dug8hg
Saddened to hear this. A giant of a journalist who followed every twist and turn of the NI peace process. He was an ever present on the big news days.Condolences to all of Tommie’s family and friends. https://t.co/lrTUfOhQvj
The Taoiseach has paid tribute to former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman, saying he made 'an incredible, incredible contribution not just to broadcasting but indeed to peace on this island' https://t.co/ZNnlAZoBRS
Former RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman has died at the age of 68. https://t.co/Pylhx5fnCL
Devastated to hear of the passing of Tommie Gorman. When I was only a month in RTE news and had to travel to his patch up North to shoot something for @news2dayRTE Tommie followed up a day later with the most encouraging email.
Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Tommie Gorman dies aged 68 https://t.co/Z79s5jX6xr