Hundreds of people have taken part in a vigil in Dublin this evening, to remember the victims of the Orlando shooting.
A list of the names of the victims, who have been identified so far, was read aloud at the event which was held on Dame Street.
The LGBTQ choir group Gloria, also performed 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'.
Gloria LGBT choir singing 'somewhere over the rainbow' at Dublin City Hall to honour victims of #Orlando attack. pic.twitter.com/6nUvuPM7Dz
— Patrick Dempsey (@PatMattDempsey) June 13, 2016
The vigil was organised by LGBT advocate groups; the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network, BelongTo and the Transgender Equality Network Ireland.
Thank you for coming to show support and solidarity with those in #Orlando @BeLonG_To @TENI_Tweets pic.twitter.com/e9CbWqt12G
— GLEN (@glenLGBT) June 13, 2016
Executive Director of BelongTo Moninne Griffith, explains why they organised the memorial:
â¤ï¸ Dublin Vigil now #Orlando pic.twitter.com/XXAh2sRXf5
— Tom Tom (@theeney) June 13, 2016
Meanwhile in the US, The FBI says there's nothing they could've done differently to stop the Orlando nightclub shooter.
US Citizen Omar Mateen opened fire at the Pulse LGBT nightclub yesterday killing 49 people and injuring 53.
The 29 year old had previously been interviewed by the FBI, but they decided he was no longer a threat.
Director of the FBI James Comey, says they'll leave no stone unturned in looking at the events leading up to the massacre:
Meanwhile, Comey is appealing for people to channel their anxiety into awareness following the tragedy:
