Thank you to the people of Ireland for standing by France in its hour of need

With thousands of messages of solidarity with France, the people of Ireland immediately reacted to the horror of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Thousands joined the French community in marches, gatherings, and vigils in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick.

From Ballina to Cavan, Dún Laoghaire, Waterford, Wexford, Longford, Kilkenny, Killarney, and Portlaoise, to name but a few, letters, cards — many in French — flowers, and children’s drawings illustrated the deep bonds between our two countries, our people’s shared values.