Hundreds turn out at Dublin vigil for Orlando shooting victims

The names of the victims were read out as a choir sang Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

Hundreds gathered in Dublin City Centre last night for a silent vigil in memory of the victims of the Orlando shooting.

The event was organised by GLEN, TENI and BelongTo and saw people, many draped in rainbow flags, come together outside City Hall, in solidarity with the 49 victims, their families and friends and the LGBT community.

Organisers read out the names of the shooting victims who have been identified so far and a minutes silence was held.

LGBTQ choir group Gloria then performed Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Politicians such as Katherine Zappone, Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Mary Lou McDonald as well as singer Brian Kennedy and comedian Katherine Lynch were also spotted among the crowd where many lit candles.

Solidarity at #Dublin Castle. #Orlando pic.twitter.com/63OnMjV6jv

— Brian Sheehan (@BrianSheeh) 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

Strong sense at vigil, with attention on ISIL & gun law, people forget this was an attack on gay community. #orlando pic.twitter.com/aIQQu3T0jO

— Eamon Ryan (@EamonRyan) June 13, 2016

Thank you for coming to show support and solidarity with those in #Orlando @BeLonG_To @TENI_Tweets pic.twitter.com/e9CbWqt12G

— GLEN (@glenLGBT) June 13, 2016

“Everyone was crying there wasn’t a dry eye around,” an onlooker told Goss.ie

“It was great to see people come out and support the LGBT community".

A book of condolence was opened this morning in Cork's City Hall and a vigil is to be held in Limerick this evening.