Thousands gather at vigil for Clonmel car accident victims
“It’s very hard to know what the families are feeling this evening” A vigil has taken place for the four victims of the Clonmel road tragedy. Thousands gathered to honour Luke McSweeney (24) and his sister Grace McSweeney (18), Nicole Murphy, and Zoey Coffey (both 18). The four victims tragically passed away in a road […]
3 years ago
Hundreds attend vigils in Dublin and Belfast remembering Brianna Ghey
Simply heartbreaking. Hundreds of people across the country have attended vigils in memory of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey in Dublin and Belfast. Mourners gathered at The Spire on Dublin’s O’Connell Street as well as at City Hall in Belfast. Many of those in attendance were carrying placards which read “Rest in Power” and “Trans Rights Now”. […]
3 years ago
Tributes paid to beloved Bruna Fonseca at Cork vigil
“Bruna was like a sunny day” Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay tribute to the late Bruna Fonseca in Cork yesterday. Friends of the 28-year-old remembered her as a loving person with one describing her as sunshine. A vigil took place at The Lough in Cork on Sunday, January 8th. Mourners lit candles and wore […]
3 years ago
Public asked to contribute to memory book in honour of Ashling Murphy
“We will cherish her memory and keep alive her legacy” A community centre in Offaly is creating a memory book to remember Ashling Murphy. The Irish primary school teacher was murdered on January 12th in Tullamore, Co. Offally. Killoughey Community Centre is creating the memory book. Killoughey Community Centre has asked those who attended vigils […]
4 years ago
Here are all the vigils taking place for Ashling Murphy today
Over 50 vigils are set to take place. Today will see a number of vigils take place for Ashling Murphy, the 23-year-old woman who was murdered in Tullamore earlier this week. Ms Murphy was out jogging at the time when she was attacked by the Grand Canal. A man who was initially arrested in connection […]
4 years ago
Star-shaped balloons released at vigil for allegedly murdered toddler Star Hobson
The sweet tribute was organised by the toddler’s godfather. More than 100 people attended a vigil over the weekend for a 16-month-old who was allegedly murdered last year. Star Hobson suffered “utterly catastrophic injuries” prior to dying of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Yorkshire on 22 September 2020. Her mum Frankie Smith, 20, and […]
4 years ago