Far right exploits Ashling Murphy's death to ramp up anti-immigrant rhetoric 

Floral tributes and candles surround a photograph  left at the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly, where primary school teacher Ashling Murphy was found dead after going for a run. Picture: David Young/PA

The killing of 23-year-old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy on January 12 in Tullamore sparked an unprecedented reaction from the public.

Many were simply left numb. The vast majority felt the resonance, a relatability to the victim. They were shocked and saddened. Women were sickened. Many men were stung, and wanted to help.