Hundreds of people have attended candlelit vigils in Belfast and Londonderry in memory of 16-year-old Brianna Ghey
Danny said it was nice to see so many people at the gathering in Belfast city centre"I really just can't believe we are in 2023 and we are still seeing things like this happen."Richard said it was "very important" to show solidarity and support to the transgender community.Nina Pulis from Foyle Pride addressed the crowd
Mayor of Derry and Strabane Sandra Duffy said her thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with Brianna and her family. Foyle MP Colum Eastwood also attended the vigil in Londonderry and said what happened to Brianna was "horrific and wrong". People Before Profit councillor and LGBTQ+ activist Maeve O'Neill said the community in Derry was heartbroken at what happened.
"My heart breaks for her poor parents and all her friends who have lost such a young beautiful girl."In Dublin people gathered at the Spire on O'Connell St and lit candles in front of a portrait of Brianna.Tributes have also been paid to Brianna on social media and in particular TikTok, where she had a huge following.
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