Last updated: Jan 14th, 3:25pm
On Wednesday evening, the news broke of Ashling Murphy’s senseless murder as she ran along a local walkway in broad daylight.
The news of the 23 year old teacher murdered in a random attack has left so many of us feeling angry, helpless and heartbroken. Ashling was attacked as she ran along Fiona’s Way, a trail named after Fiona Pender – a 25 year old Tullamore woman who went missing in 1996.
For those looking to remember Ashling Murphy and call for an end to male violence against women, here’s a list of the vigils we know of being held across the country.
Offaly
A vigil will take place in Ashling’s home town of Tullamore today (14th) in Tullamore Town Park, from 4-5pm.
Deleting previous tweets to try prevent wrong info spreading, location has been changed to Tullamore Town Park tomorrow 4-5pm pic.twitter.com/By8ww4xxw8
— annie brown (@AnnieElizaBrown) January 13, 2022
Also in Offaly, Kilcormac Killoughey Camogie Club will hold a vigil from 7-8pm tonight at Mountbolus Church Yard.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYrZxp1IbWs/
Dublin
The National Women’s Council of Ireland are holding a vigil outside Dail Eireann today (14th) between 4 and 5pm.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYqvCA3sJRs/
Also in Dublin, Rosa Socialist Feminism Movement will hold a vigil this Saturday (15th) in Smithfield Square at 1pm.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYq0QUwMNS0/
Mná na Bohs will hold a vigil for Ashling next Wednesday (19th) at Dalymount Park, 7pm.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYtTyNzPEYU/
Galway
A vigil was held for Ashling in Eyre Square, Galway, last night at 6pm.
Limerick
A vigil will be held today (14th) at 6pm in Arthur’s Quay Park, Limerick to remember Ashling and all those who have died by gender-based violence.
In memory of Aisling Murphy there will be a vigil tomorrow at 6pm in Arthur’s Quay Park to remember her and all who have died by gender-based violence ❤️ Please wear a mask and bring a candle pic.twitter.com/Yojn9Ea3E7
— Cllr Elisa O'Donovan (@elisaodonovan) January 13, 2022
Cork
Cork’s vigil will be held this Saturday morning (15th) at 9:30am at Atlantic Pond in Cork City.
We are all deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Ashling Murphy. Join us this Saturday in Cork city to walk in her memory. It is time for change, make the streets safe!
9.30am at the Atlantic Pond ( Páirc Uí Chaoimh side) and loop back along the Marina. #aislingmurphy pic.twitter.com/SEIm3hn2N0
— Susan Huggins (@s_shuggs) January 13, 2022
Derry
A vigil for Ashling Murphy will take place at the Guildhall Steps in Derry at 4pm today (14th).
Please join us tomorrow with flowers and candles 4pm @ Guildhall steps to remember Ashling Murphy, and to call, once again, for an end to violence towards women. Please wear face masks and maintain social distancing. #AshlingMurphy #OurStreets pic.twitter.com/wExs6smrzw
— Alliance for Choice Derry (@a4cderry) January 13, 2022
Wexford
A vigil for Ashling will take place today (14th) at 4pm on the quay in Wexford.
Wicklow
A vigil is taking place outside Bray Town Council today (14th) at 4pm.
If you’re aware of any other vigils for Ashling taking place and would like us to share them, please get in touch at [email protected].
Header image via Instagram/Zambrero Ireland
