Hundreds of Black Lives Matter demonstrators protest outside US Embassy in Dublin

Black Lives Matter demonstrators have given those who were victims of racism courage to speak out, according to an organiser of today's rally in Dublin.

People take part in a Black Lives Matter protest rally outside the US embassy in Dublin, in memory of George Floyd. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Additional reporting: Press Association

Black Lives Matter demonstrations took place as scheduled this afternoon in Dublin and around the country, in solidarity with the family of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25th in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.