Michael Snee Aidan Moffitt

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Ireland: Funerals of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee | ICN (Independent Catholic News)

Large crowds attended the funeral Masses on Easter Monday of two gay men murdered in Sligo last week. Aidan Moffitt, 42 and Michael Snee, 58, ...

Although he had many setbacks in this sphere, he persevered and devoted his time to this cause that he held so dear to his heart." ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community. Fr Rooney said Michael had "beautiful way with residents" and had retired about 10 years ago with sight problems. "He was much loved by all and had a heart filled with love. The Requiem Mass for Mr Snee, a care assistant, took place at Saint Joseph's Church in Ballytivnan, Sligo. In his homily, Parish Priest Father Noel Rooney described much sadness and grief in the church, as well as anger. His messages of condolence were read at the funerals in Sligo and Roscommon. A representative of Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar also attended.

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Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee remembered with great affection at ... (The Irish Times)

Both men died violently in their homes in Sligo last week. A man has been charged with in relation to their deaths. Their funerals took place simultaneously - ...

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Mourners at funerals of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee remember ... (Independent.ie)

Aidan's funeral mass took place this afternoon in the Church of Christ the King, Lisacul, Co Roscommon, while Michael's funeral was at Saint Joseph's Church, ...

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Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee laid to rest in Co Roscommon and ... (IrishCentral)

The funerals for Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, who were murdered separately in Co Sligo last week, were held simultaneously today in Roscommon and Sligo.

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Funerals of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee to take place (Irish Examiner)

Yousef Palani has been charged with murdering the men in their Sligo homes.

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Funerals of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee to take place today (BreakingNews.ie)

Mr Moffitt was found dead in his home in Cartron Heights in Sligo last week. His funeral will take place at Christ the King Church, Lisacul. The funeral for Mr ...

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'He was a gift to the world' - Tributes paid to Aidan Moffitt and ... (thejournal.ie)

Aidan Moffitt was laid to rest in his native Roscommon while Michael Snee's funeral mass took place in Sligo.

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Sligo community devastated by brutal killings of Aidan Moffitt and ... (The Times)

The men died following after violent incidents in Sligo town last week. A man has been arrested and charged with murder. Moffitt, a 41-year-old businessman and ...

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Funerals of Sligo victims Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee to take ... (Independent.ie)

On Thursday, a man was charged with murder in connection with the two men's deaths. Aidan Moffitt's removal from the Sharkey Funeral Home in Ballaghaderreen, Co ...

In doing so, we will all benefit from the delivery of such full participation of our shared lives by all our citizens.” “Seven years ago next month, we will recall how the public voted in overwhelming numbers to extend full and equal marriage rights to members of the LGBTQI+ community. ”Yet seven years later, when it comes to behaviour, we still hear far too regularly of members of the gay community being faced with homophobic comments and slurs, often unchallenged. "It is important that we take this opportunity to reflect more deeply on the public space which we are creating as a society, and the freedom and safety within it. President Higgins continued: “So many of all our thoughts over recent days have been with our LGBTQI+ community and it is greatly heartening to see the outpouring of solidarity with them. We must do better.

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Sligo community gathers to remember Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee (Sligo Champion)

A crowd of about 500 people gathered at a vigil in Sligo on Friday evening in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee.

For some reason or another they have a lonely life, they’re frightened during times like this. A pride flag was flown at half mast outside City Hall. A crowd of about 500 people gathered at a vigil in Sligo on Friday evening in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee.

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Clonmel stands in solidarity with family and friends of men killed in ... (TipperaryLive.ie)

A vigil was held at the Main Guard in Clonmel last Friday in memory of the two men killed in Sligo. The event was organised by Tipperary Community Pride. Up to ...

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