The late RTÉ journalist and Sligo native Tommie Gorman is said to have had a crucial role in paving the way towards the Peace Process.
Mr Gorman died yesterday at the age of 68.
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He was the Northern Editor for RTÉ News from 2001 until his retirement in 2021.
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has been speaking to Ocean FM news this afternoon.
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He says Tommie Gorman 'built little bridges' between Sinn Fein and the DUP which was ultimately pivotal in those initial talks taking place:
