Protesters call for State to act to protect women ‘in spirit of Brigid’

Stock images of Garda crime scene tape (Niall Carson/PA)

A crowd gathered at the gates to the Irish parliament on Wednesday to call for action to be taken to protect women against violence and oppression.

The rally was held to coincide with St Brigid’s Day, with speakers asking that women be protected in the spirit of the Celtic goddess and Christian saint Brigid, who is associated with healing.