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'Heartbreaking': Bonfire dismantled after man fell to his death in Antrim

Jul 11th 2022, 7:44 AM 41,402 Views 0 Comments

John Steele was helping to construct a bonfire in a loyalist estate in Larne, Co Antrim, when the accident happened on Saturday night.

# Buffalo

Bidens visit Buffalo to pay respects to victims of racist massacre

Updated May 17th 2022, 9:32 PM 16,428 Views 25 Comments

Biden called the racially-motivated killings “antithetical to everything we stand for in America.”

# Sligo

Thousands attend vigils in memory of men killed in Sligo

Updated Apr 15th 2022, 8:09 PM 80,366 Views 0 Comments

Vigils are taking place across Ireland over the long weekend.

'He was a lovely chap': Hundreds turn out for vigil to remember 12-year-old boy who died in crash

# Wiktor Chojecki

'He was a lovely chap': Hundreds turn out for vigil to remember 12-year-old boy who died in crash

Feb 13th 2022, 5:30 PM 42,149 Views 0 Comments

Dozens of coloured balloons were released in unison into the sky from the 300-strong crowd that gathered in the town’s main square.

'Vile and disgusting': Online vigil for Ashling Murphy interrupted by man exposing himself

# Zoom Vigil

'Vile and disgusting': Online vigil for Ashling Murphy interrupted by man exposing himself

Jan 17th 2022, 1:19 PM 73,129 Views 0 Comments

Contact has been made with gardaí over the incident.

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Saturday

Jan 15th 2022, 9:08 PM 12,381 Views 0 Comments

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

Live Jan 14th 2022, 6:10 PM

AS IT HAPPENED: Thousands attend vigils across country in memory of Ashling Murphy

# vigil - Last year 2021

# Savita Halappanavar

Vigil at Dáil to mark nine years since death of Savita Halappanavar

Oct 29th 2021, 7:40 AM 14,105 Views 10 Comments

The crowd was told that people across the country on Thursday evening were remembering Ms Halappanavar.

# London

'Unspeakable scenes': Police criticised for tactics at London vigil for Sarah Everard

Mar 13th 2021, 9:34 PM 61,384 Views 0 Comments

Hundreds of people had gathered to call for more to be done to tackle violence against women.

# vigil - All time

Crowds gather for vigil in memory of delivery cyclist killed in Dublin hit-and-run

# Thiago Cortes

Crowds gather for vigil in memory of delivery cyclist killed in Dublin hit-and-run

Updated Sep 2nd 2020, 7:36 PM 62,231 Views 38 Comments

“He didn’t deserve any of this,” a friend colleague of Thiago Cortes said.

Organisers of this year's Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil appear in court

# Accused

Organisers of this year's Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil appear in court

Jul 13th 2020, 9:38 AM 8,968 Views 0 Comments

A vigil was held on 4 June after police ruled it could not take place due to coronavirus restrictions.

'Remember, these names, they were all real people': Vigil marks 39 years since the Stardust disaster

# Artane

'Remember, these names, they were all real people': Vigil marks 39 years since the Stardust disaster

Feb 14th 2020, 3:38 PM 9,416 Views 6 Comments

A permanent plaque listing all 48 names was unveiled.

Vigil to be held for victims of London Bridge terror attack

# RIP

Vigil to be held for victims of London Bridge terror attack

Dec 2nd 2019, 7:05 AM 4,935 Views 8 Comments

The vigil will take place this morning and will be attended by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

Brother of one of the last missing Disappeared pleads for information to find him

# The Disappeared

Brother of one of the last missing Disappeared pleads for information to find him

Nov 2nd 2019, 3:58 PM 12,868 Views 4 Comments

The IRA is deemed responsible for most of the 16 murders and secret burials while the INLA was behind one of the disappearances.

Lyra's family: 'A warm and innocent heart, she was the greatest listener, someone who had time for everyone'

# Tribute

Lyra's family: 'A warm and innocent heart, she was the greatest listener, someone who had time for everyone'

Apr 23rd 2019, 10:43 PM 9,124 Views 0 Comments

Lyra was murdered early on Friday morning in the Creggan in Derry following a night of fierce riots.

National remembrance service to be held in New Zealand for mosque attack victims

# Christchurch

National remembrance service to be held in New Zealand for mosque attack victims

Mar 24th 2019, 1:26 PM 6,769 Views 0 Comments

50 people were killed and dozens more injured in the mass shooting at two mosques last week.

# Balbriggan

Balbriggan locals 'united in grief' hold candlelit vigil for baby Belle

Dec 20th 2018, 9:04 AM 17,935 Views 21 Comments

Baby Belle’s body was found last Saturday morning on Bell’s Beach in Balbriggan.

Corless 'disappointed' pope didn't mention Tuam, says abuse survivors need more than prayers

# Mother And Baby Home

Corless 'disappointed' pope didn't mention Tuam, says abuse survivors need more than prayers

Aug 26th 2018, 3:27 PM 15,535 Views 40 Comments

A vigil to remember babies who died at the home is being held this afternoon.

'Forever remembered for the sacrifice they made': Rescue 116 crew honoured in Mayo

# One Year On

'Forever remembered for the sacrifice they made': Rescue 116 crew honoured in Mayo

Mar 14th 2018, 5:45 PM 16,775 Views 14 Comments

Four crew members died when the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crashed this day last year.

# Vigil

Family and friends of murdered Derek Coakley Hutch turn out for vigil in Dublin's north inner city

Jan 25th 2018, 10:12 PM 34,364 Views 36 Comments

Over 300 people turned out.

# Defence Forces

'Families are living in poverty': Wives of defence forces holding a 24 hour vigil outside Leinster House

Nov 30th 2017, 8:48 AM 14,246 Views 104 Comments

The protest will begin today at 2pm with a wreath laying ceremony in honour of Defence Forces members who have died.

Apollo House vigil cancelled amid reports of sex crime convictions for homeless man who died

# Previous Convictions

Apollo House vigil cancelled amid reports of sex crime convictions for homeless man who died

Sep 6th 2017, 8:23 AM 55,117 Views 68 Comments

Stephen “Jack” Watson had previously been deported from Australia.

'Evil extremists will not win': Minute's silence to be held for London victims

# Terror Attack

'Evil extremists will not win': Minute's silence to be held for London victims

Jun 6th 2017, 7:56 AM 7,957 Views 42 Comments

Security issues are top of the agenda as general election campaigning enters its final stretch in the UK.

Hundreds turn out for vigil in Manchester exactly one week on from terrorist attack

# Manchester Bombing

Hundreds turn out for vigil in Manchester exactly one week on from terrorist attack

May 30th 2017, 7:56 AM 5,612 Views 3 Comments

The crowd gathered in a square in the city at 10.31pm

'They died as heroes': Tributes for men killed after intervening in racist incident on a train

# Oregon

'They died as heroes': Tributes for men killed after intervening in racist incident on a train

May 28th 2017, 1:12 PM 31,784 Views 42 Comments

A man shouted anti-Muslim slurs at two girls, then stabbed the two men who intervened to death.

Compassion, defiance, gratitude, grief - but no place for hatred in our Manchester

# United

Compassion, defiance, gratitude, grief - but no place for hatred in our Manchester

May 24th 2017, 12:02 AM 15,937 Views 98 Comments

TheJournal.ie joined thousands of Mancunians as they stood united in the face of terrorism last night.

'Always remember, never forget, forever Manchester' - Poet pays emotional tribute to his city

# Manc Spirit

'Always remember, never forget, forever Manchester' - Poet pays emotional tribute to his city

May 23rd 2017, 8:26 PM 12,991 Views 21 Comments

Tony Walsh paid tribute to the city’s spirit, to its contributions to art, politics and sport and to the strength of its people.

'We are not afraid' - London pays tribute to Westminster victims

# Vigil

'We are not afraid' - London pays tribute to Westminster victims

Mar 23rd 2017, 8:12 PM 9,617 Views 43 Comments

“Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism.”

Large crowds turn out in Derry, Dublin and Belfast to remember Martin McGuinness

# Candlelight Vigil

Large crowds turn out in Derry, Dublin and Belfast to remember Martin McGuinness

Mar 22nd 2017, 7:36 AM 13,104 Views 18 Comments

The death of the former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland was announced yesterday.

Prayer vigil held at St James's Hospital this evening for victims of Clondalkin fire

# Tragedy

Prayer vigil held at St James's Hospital this evening for victims of Clondalkin fire

Mar 10th 2017, 9:35 PM 9,025 Views 5 Comments

It is believed the first funerals for the fire’s victims will take place on Monday.

Family of Amy Fitzpatrick call for cold case investigation into her disapperance

# Help Find Amy

Family of Amy Fitzpatrick call for cold case investigation into her disapperance

Feb 4th 2017, 10:00 PM 33,678 Views 34 Comments

Her aunt Christine Kenny believes a fresh investigation could solve the case.

'We are devastated': Flowers laid at tearful vigil for murdered MP Jo Cox

# England

'We are devastated': Flowers laid at tearful vigil for murdered MP Jo Cox

Jun 17th 2016, 7:31 AM 14,860 Views 77 Comments

The Labour MP died after being shot twice and stabbed outside a library near Leeds yesterday.

A minute's silence in Brussels was ended with defiant applause

# National Mourning

A minute's silence in Brussels was ended with defiant applause

Mar 23rd 2016, 4:07 PM 21,125 Views 75 Comments

Irish leaders have also expressed solidarity.

Candlelit vigil for Jason Corbett as custody battle continues

# Limerick

Candlelit vigil for Jason Corbett as custody battle continues

Aug 18th 2015, 4:35 PM 18,603 Views 22 Comments

A decision in the case is expected this week.

Berkeley balcony collapse: Families, medics and firefighters gather for 'month's mind'

# Vigil

Berkeley balcony collapse: Families, medics and firefighters gather for 'month's mind'

Jul 20th 2015, 7:28 PM 13,811 Views 1 Comment

Almost €400,000 has been raised for the families of students killed or injured in the Berkeley tragedy.

Collapsed balcony that killed six was 'meant for decoration' claims former city official

# Berkeley

Collapsed balcony that killed six was 'meant for decoration' claims former city official

Jun 18th 2015, 7:51 AM 39,269 Views 50 Comments

The mayor of the city said the wood supporting the balcony was likely rotted.

Cyclists hold vigil for woman killed by lorry by lying on the road with their bikes

# RIP

Cyclists hold vigil for woman killed by lorry by lying on the road with their bikes

Jun 8th 2015, 10:30 PM 17,746 Views 45 Comments

Ester Hartsilver is the fifth woman to be killed while cycling in London this year.

Hundreds are attending a vigil for a cow shot dead by police

# Moooving

Hundreds are attending a vigil for a cow shot dead by police

May 20th 2015, 6:40 PM 21,722 Views 34 Comments

Bessie posed ‘a significant risk’ to the public after escaping from a farm.

Roy Webster makes 'no reply' when charged with murder of Anne Shortall

# Wicklow

Roy Webster makes 'no reply' when charged with murder of Anne Shortall

Apr 9th 2015, 10:20 AM 31,907 Views 0 Comments

The mother-of-three was found dead on Tuesday.

Two years on ... but no arrests: A community gathers to remember Garda Adrian Donohoe

# Lordship

Two years on ... but no arrests: A community gathers to remember Garda Adrian Donohoe

Jan 23rd 2015, 6:00 PM 11,693 Views 23 Comments

Three members of the South Armagh gang said to be behind the killing are believed to be in the US.

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