Candlelit vigils for George Nkencho to take place countrywide this afternoon

Protesters outside Blanchardstown Garda Station in Dublin over the fatal shooting of George Nkencho. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

A series of candlelit vigils will take place around the country this afternoon in reaction to the fatal shooting of George Nkencho by armed gardaí on Wednesday.

Gatherings are planned for the Spire on Dublin’s O’Connell Street, Eyre Square in Galway, and at numerous other locations around the country from 3pm.