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# vigil - Friday 14 February, 2020
'Remember, these names, they were all real people': Vigil marks 39 years since the Stardust disaster
A permanent plaque listing all 48 names was unveiled.
# vigil - Monday 2 December, 2019
Vigil to be held for victims of London Bridge terror attack
The vigil will take place this morning and will be attended by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
# vigil - Saturday 2 November, 2019
Brother of one of the last missing Disappeared pleads for information to find him
The IRA is deemed responsible for most of the 16 murders and secret burials while the INLA was behind one of the disappearances.
# vigil - Tuesday 23 April, 2019
Lyra's family: 'A warm and innocent heart, she was the greatest listener, someone who had time for everyone'
Lyra was murdered early on Friday morning in the Creggan in Derry following a night of fierce riots.
# vigil - Sunday 24 March, 2019
National remembrance service to be held in New Zealand for mosque attack victims
50 people were killed and dozens more injured in the mass shooting at two mosques last week.
# vigil - Thursday 20 December, 2018
Balbriggan locals 'united in grief' hold candlelit vigil for baby Belle
Baby Belle’s body was found last Saturday morning on Bell’s Beach in Balbriggan.
# vigil - Sunday 26 August, 2018
Corless 'disappointed' pope didn't mention Tuam, says abuse survivors need more than prayers
A vigil to remember babies who died at the home is being held this afternoon.
# vigil - Wednesday 14 March, 2018
'Forever remembered for the sacrifice they made': Rescue 116 crew honoured in Mayo
Four crew members died when the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crashed this day last year.
# vigil - Thursday 25 January, 2018
Family and friends of murdered Derek Coakley Hutch turn out for vigil in Dublin's north inner city
Over 300 people turned out.
# vigil - Thursday 30 November, 2017
'Families are living in poverty': Wives of defence forces holding a 24 hour vigil outside Leinster House
The protest will begin today at 2pm with a wreath laying ceremony in honour of Defence Forces members who have died.
# vigil - Wednesday 6 September, 2017
Apollo House vigil cancelled amid reports of sex crime convictions for homeless man who died
Stephen “Jack” Watson had previously been deported from Australia.
# vigil - Tuesday 6 June, 2017
'Evil extremists will not win': Minute's silence to be held for London victims
Security issues are top of the agenda as general election campaigning enters its final stretch in the UK.
# vigil - Tuesday 30 May, 2017
Hundreds turn out for vigil in Manchester exactly one week on from terrorist attack
The crowd gathered in a square in the city at 10.31pm
# vigil - Sunday 28 May, 2017
'They died as heroes': Tributes for men killed after intervening in racist incident on a train
A man shouted anti-Muslim slurs at two girls, then stabbed the two men who intervened to death.
# vigil - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
Compassion, defiance, gratitude, grief - but no place for hatred in our Manchester
TheJournal.ie joined thousands of Mancunians as they stood united in the face of terrorism last night.
# vigil - Tuesday 23 May, 2017
'Always remember, never forget, forever Manchester' - Poet pays emotional tribute to his city
Tony Walsh paid tribute to the city’s spirit, to its contributions to art, politics and sport and to the strength of its people.
# vigil - Thursday 23 March, 2017
'We are not afraid' - London pays tribute to Westminster victims
“Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism.”
# vigil - Wednesday 22 March, 2017
Large crowds turn out in Derry, Dublin and Belfast to remember Martin McGuinness
The death of the former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland was announced yesterday.
# vigil - Friday 10 March, 2017
Prayer vigil held at St James's Hospital this evening for victims of Clondalkin fire
It is believed the first funerals for the fire’s victims will take place on Monday.
# vigil - Saturday 4 February, 2017
Family of Amy Fitzpatrick call for cold case investigation into her disapperance
Her aunt Christine Kenny believes a fresh investigation could solve the case.
# vigil - Friday 17 June, 2016
'We are devastated': Flowers laid at tearful vigil for murdered MP Jo Cox
The Labour MP died after being shot twice and stabbed outside a library near Leeds yesterday.
# vigil - Wednesday 23 March, 2016
A minute's silence in Brussels was ended with defiant applause
Irish leaders have also expressed solidarity.
# vigil - Tuesday 18 August, 2015
Candlelit vigil for Jason Corbett as custody battle continues
A decision in the case is expected this week.
# vigil - Monday 20 July, 2015
Berkeley balcony collapse: Families, medics and firefighters gather for 'month's mind'
Almost €400,000 has been raised for the families of students killed or injured in the Berkeley tragedy.
# vigil - Thursday 18 June, 2015
Collapsed balcony that killed six was 'meant for decoration' claims former city official
The mayor of the city said the wood supporting the balcony was likely rotted.
# vigil - Monday 8 June, 2015
Cyclists hold vigil for woman killed by lorry by lying on the road with their bikes
Ester Hartsilver is the fifth woman to be killed while cycling in London this year.
# vigil - Wednesday 20 May, 2015
Hundreds are attending a vigil for a cow shot dead by police
Bessie posed ‘a significant risk’ to the public after escaping from a farm.
# vigil - Thursday 9 April, 2015
Roy Webster makes 'no reply' when charged with murder of Anne Shortall
The mother-of-three was found dead on Tuesday.
# vigil - Friday 23 January, 2015
Two years on ... but no arrests: A community gathers to remember Garda Adrian Donohoe
Three members of the South Armagh gang said to be behind the killing are believed to be in the US.
# vigil - Monday 12 January, 2015
Gardaí contacted over fees owed to international students
“Wherever you’re hiding, we need that money.”
# vigil - Wednesday 17 December, 2014
Masked sex workers to hold candlelit vigil outside Leinster House
They will remember the deaths of seven women in Ireland who were sex workers.
# vigil - Wednesday 3 December, 2014
There was a very moving vigil for the homeless outside Leinster House last night
The silent vigil followed the discovery of the body of a homeless man just yards from Leinster House on Monday.
# vigil - Friday 21 November, 2014
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Two farmers have been killed while working on a tractor, there were more threats of violence to meter installers, and Gerry Adams insisted he had never been in ISIS.
# vigil - Wednesday 19 November, 2014
Why last night's Garda Station vigil was so startling ... and why we can expect more like it
The grassroots event was organised at short-notice via social media. After ‘Jobstown’, it’s a massive PR win for the Right2Water campaign, even though top organisers had nothing to do with it…
# vigil - Tuesday 28 October, 2014
Candlelight vigils will mark second anniversary of Savita's death
The vigils will take place in Dublin and Galway.
# vigil - Saturday 23 August, 2014
Large-scale pro-choice rally planned for Dublin this afternoon
Around two thousand people attended a similar rally on Wednesday, while pro-life groups also took part in a vigil at Leinster House last night.
# vigil - Friday 22 August, 2014
Pro-life group to hold vigil after denied abortion
The Pro Life Campaign described the response by pro-choice groups as “undignified clamour”.
# vigil - Wednesday 13 August, 2014
No-fly zone over town where unarmed black teen was shot by police
Protests erupted in the Missouri town after the incident occurred.
# vigil - Thursday 12 June, 2014
Hundreds attend vigil in remembrance of those who died in mother and baby homes
Crowds marched from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to the gates of the Dáil last night.
# vigil - Saturday 3 May, 2014
Large numbers turn out for pro-life vigil in Dublin
The event was the first of its kind since the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act became law.
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Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
SOME OF IRELAND’S major cinema chains are reopening over the next few weeks from tomorrow.
Ireland’s biggest cinema chain Omniplex Cinemas is opening seven of its theatres from tomorrow, with more screens next week and then the final batch the following week.
Odeon Cinemas are reopening from 13 July with the IFI and Lighthouse Cinemas in Dublin planning for a 20 July reopening.
When cinemas do reopen, pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity. Movie-wise, you’ll likely have a chance to see some old favourites while cinemas wait for the new releases to come on stream. But are you looking forward to going?
Poll: Are you looking forward to going to the cinema again?
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