Vigils to be held across the country in memory of Ashling Murphy

Floral tributes and candles laid near the place where much loved and respected Offaly teacher Ashling Murphy was murdered while jogging by the Grand canal in Tullamore yesterday at 4pm. Picture: Liz Dunphy

While the community of Tullamore mourns the loss of one of its own, with flowers and candles carpeting the bank of the Grand Canal close to where Ashling Murphy was killed, women throughout Ireland are reacting in shock and grief. 

The National Women's Council of Ireland will be holding a vigil for the 23-year-old teacher outside Dáil Éireann later today.