Vigils Being Held Across The Country & Kildare In Memory Of Aidan Moffitt & Michael Snee

Friday, 15 April 2022 09:55

Both men were murdered in Co. Sligo

A series of vigils will take place across the country this evening following the weeks murders in Sligo, of Aidan Moffit and Michael Snee.

The two men were killed in seperate incidents in the town, on Sunday and Tuesday this week

Yesterday evening 22 year-old Yousef Palani appeared in Sligo District Court, charged with their murders.

Palani was also charged with the assault of a third man in Sligo town last weekend.

Vigils, organised by the LGBTQ community, are being held in across the country, including here in Kildare & surrounding areas.

Newbridge

Social Democrats Cllr. Chris Pender is organising a vigil at the Bandstand area of Liffey Linear Park, at 6pm - Friday 15th

Athy

Athy Town Promotors are hosting a vigil in Emily Square, at 6pm - Friday 15th

Blessington

The Square in the town at 6pm, on Saturday the 16th

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