Hundreds gather at vigils in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee

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Hundreds of people have gathered at separate vigils in Sligo, Dublin and Belfast and other counties to remember Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee who were killed earlier this week.
Scenes at the vigil in Sligo town on Friday were replicated all over the island, with more than 30 events organised in towns and cities on both sides of the border. Many of the gatherings were organised by local LGBT groups.
Huge crowds, many holding pride flags, gathered outside Dáil Éireann from 6pm.
The funerals of the two men, Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, will take place at the same time on Easter Monday.
The remains of Aidan Moffitt (41), who was found dead at his home in Cartron Heights, in Sligo town, on Monday evening, will repose at Sharkey Funeral Home in Ballaghaderreen on Easter Sunday. His funeral will take place on Monday at 11.30am to Christ the King Church for 12pm mass.
Michael Snee (58) was found dead on Tuesday evening at his home in the City View estate, Connaughton Road.
Mr Snee will be reposing from 2pm to 8pm on Saturday and Easter Sunday at his family home in Cartron Point, Sligo.
His funeral will take place on Monday at 11.30am to Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, for funeral mass at 12pm.

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