A host of stars joined a huge crowd in Dublin – came to remember the victims of the Orlando nightclub tragedy.
Singer Brian Kennedy and comedian Katherine Lynch were spotted by city hall as people came together in solidarity for the LGBT communities around the world.
Participants of the event told Goss.ie the gathering was “extremely emotional”.
City Hall, Dublin in solidarity with #Orlando #LoveIsLove pic.twitter.com/Z6YqPBhmJT
— Colm O’Gorman (@Colmogorman) June 13, 2016
Me and @ja_yke are down showing solidarity to those who lost their lives over the weekend at #Orlando #LoveIsLove pic.twitter.com/CcqTMffhmn
— Niamh O’Donoghue (@CulturedCuppa) June 13, 2016
Heartening to see such a major crowd in Dublin for #Orlando vigil pic.twitter.com/P49f6ybliZ
— Tomás Heneghan (@TomasJHeneghan) June 13, 2016
A choir sang Somewhere Over The Rainbow as large Orlando balloons could be seen from the street with rainbow flags everywhere.
“Everyone was crying there wasn’t a dry eye around,” an onlooker said.
“It was great to see people come out and support the LGBT community,” they added.
People staring to gather at City Hall #Dublin in sympathy & solidarity with victims in #Orlando & their loved ones ? pic.twitter.com/66M6ABAJT7
— DublinByMouth: Niamh (@DublinByMouth) June 13, 2016
Irish #LGBT show solidarity as crowds begin to gather at City Hall in #Dublin #Orlando #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/F9xHGybelQ
— Edward Smith (@EdwardSmithIRL) June 13, 2016
While many came together to show their support, Dublin gay bar The George have started a Fundit page for the families of the victims who died in the massacre.
