Candelit vigils to be held in Carndonagh and Armagh for Amy Doherty

Candlelit vigils are to be held in Carndonagh and Armagh on Friday, simultaneously with the vigil in Derry, for the late Amy Doherty.

The three vigils will all take place at the same time – 7pm on March 27- in solidarity with Amy, her family and the other 29 women who have been killed in the North since 2020.

The Carndonagh vigil will be held outside Lifeline Inishowen.

Attendees will be invited to light candles in remembrance, reflection, and hope for a future free from violence. 30 balloons will be released for all the women who have died in Northern Ireland since 2020.

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The late Amy Doherty.

All are welcome to attend.

The vigil in Armach, organised by End VAWG Armagh, will take place on Market Street.

The Derry vigil will be held this Friday, March 27, at 7pm on the Guildhall steps. Attendees are asked to bring candles and flowers and all are very welcome.

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