Ashling Murphy: Galway musicians play at vigil for murder victim

Folk musicians have played at a vigil for murdered Irish woman Ashling Murphy.

The 23-year-old was attacked on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore, County Offaly, on Wednesday afternoon and died at the scene.

She had been a talented musician and was a member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland.

At a vigil in Galway city on Thursday night, fellow musicians played while candles were lit and flowers were laid.

More vigils are to be held across Ireland on Friday.

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