Vigil to be held in Cork for Brianna Ghey

The organisers of Trans+ Pride Cork will host a vigil in memory of a 16 year old girl who was murdered last Saturday in the UK.

The vigil for Brianna Ghey will take place on Sunday at 12.30pm at Daunt Square in Cork city.

The transgender girl was stabbed to death in a park in Warrington. Two teenagers have since appeared in court charged with her murder.

Orgainser Saoirse Mackin said: “We are organising a vigil in memory of Brianna Ghey and all trans+ people who have had their lives taken from us too soon as a result of transphobia. This Sunday at 12.30pm at Daunt Square, we’re inviting all those who wish to pay their respects to Brianna to gather.”

Cork held its first Trans+ Pride last July.

Saoirse added: “These are not the set of circumstances we wished to gather under. Last year’s Pride event was a celebration and a protest for care. But we feel it’s important to acknowledge Brianna’s passing. All LGBT+ people and allies are welcome to join, and to bring candles or flags if they wish.”

Another organiser, Louise O’Donnell said there is a need for allyship: “It’s not good enough to stand by while young people are losing their lives to senseless violence. We need to stand alongside all trans+ people, to show that we feel their pain and that we want better care for all trans youth in this country."