'I think men are finally getting it’: Cork vigils see huge turnout to remember Ashling Murphy

'This is about getting the conversation going and getting men to think differently and do things differently.'

The vigil in memory of Ashling Murphy, organised by ROSA, at St Patrick's Street, Cork City on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins

Thousands gathered in Cork today to remember Ashling Murphy at the city's second vigil for the murdered primary school teacher.

Men and women, old and young, held candles for Ms Murphy and posters protesting violence against women on St Patrick's Street this afternoon.