Picture: Michelle Doherty
Landmarks around the capital were lit up in the colours of the rainbow flag on Monday night to show solidarity with the victims of the mass shooting in a Florida nightclub that claimed 50 lives.
At least 53 others were wounded when a gunman armed with an assault rifle and a handgun opened fire inside the Pulse club in Orlando.
Chief minister Andrew Barr tweeted: Bridges & monuments all around #CBR showing #pride and #solidarity with the #LGBTIQ victims of the #OrlandoShooting.
Earlier he condemned the massacre at the gay nightclub, saying there was “no place in any civilised society for this kind of hate”.
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I attended the event at 16West last night, and a piece on it has been submitted for those interested.
dungfungus said :
Ok ill bite, why is it not a “smart” thing to do?
While that is a nice gesture is it a smart thing to do?
16West are holding a memorial gathering tomorrow night (Wednesday 15th) at their venue (West Row, Civic) and will be taking donations for a fund organised by Pulse Nightclub for the victims families. I will be attending and will write up a report for RA afterwards.