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South Kildare TD urges Ireland to celebrate murdered Jo Cox's birthday tomorrow

A South Kildare TD is urging people to gather at the Ha’penny Bridge to celebrate the birthday of murdered MP Jo Cox. Thousands are expected to gather tomorrow in Dublin at 4pm to pay tribute to the mother of two, would have turned 42 tomorrow.

South Kildare Fianna Fail Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin is urging people to show their support tomorrow  and  ‘celebrate Jo's warmth, love, energy, passion, flair, Yorkshire heritage, and belief in the humanity of every person in every place, from Batley and Spen to Aleppo and Darayya.’

Deputy O’Loughlin said: “Jo's legacy is a direct challenge to everyone here, to take part, speak up and be a voice for the voiceless, to treat even those we disagree with with tolerance and genuine respect.”

A social media campaign is urging people to keep Jo’s message alive.

The campaign called More in Common said:  “Jo's legacy is a direct challenge to everyone here, to take part, speak up and be a voice for the voiceless, to treat even those we disagree with with tolerance and genuine respect.

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