Vigils in memory of Ashling Murphy are being organised in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick.
Women’s Aid, which is hosting a gathering outside Leinster House tomorrow afternoon, is calling for a zero tolerance approach to male violence.
It's taking place at 4pm, and people are encouraged to bring flowers and candles, and to follow public health guidelines.
Vigils will be held across the country in memory of Ashling Murphy:
Dublin - NWC's #VigilforAshling, 4pm on Friday @ the Dail
Galway - 6pm,tonight @ Eyre Square
Limerick - 6pm, Friday @ Arthur's Quay Park
Cork - 9.30am, Saturday @ the Atlantic Pondhttps://t.co/IXntqQtbvr— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) January 13, 2022
Women's Aid view in the wake of the killing of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore: We need a zero tolerance of all forms of male violence against women. Read more. https://t.co/gIWs3HsuVO pic.twitter.com/9DGVUzgCDI
— Women's Aid Ireland (@Womens_Aid) January 13, 2022
Ashling was killed while jogging along the Grand Canal in Tullamore yesterday, in what's believed to be a random attack.
The 23-year-old school teacher was out exercising along a busy stretch of the canal between Boland's Lock and Digby Bridge when she was attacked at around 4pm.
The area between the canal entrance at Main Street and Boland's Lock has been sealed off ahead of a forensic investigation.
A man was being questioned by gardaí in connection with the attack, but he has since been released and is no longer a suspect in the case.
Speaking at the crime scene this morning, Superintendent Eamonn Curley said the investigation is ongoing.
He said: "No stone will be left unturned in bringing the perpetrator of this crime to justice.
"At this stage, there is no information that the victim and her killer were known to each other. From inquiries we have carried out, we believe this crime was committed by one male who acted alone."
Gardai say “no stone will be left unturned” in bringing Ashling Murphy’s killer to justice
A 40 year old man - who’s known to Gardai over a number of previous offences - is being questioned pic.twitter.com/hxQ0jWShcq— Stephen Murphy (@StephenMNews) January 13, 2022
The Justice Minister has described Ashling Murphy’s death as "every woman’s worst nightmare".
My thoughts tonight are with the family of the young woman killed in a truly shocking crime, with her friends and with her community.
Please anyone with information, come forward to An Garda Síochána. The Gardai will investigate this awful crime and ensure justice is done.— Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) January 12, 2022