Thousands gathered to pay respects to the Orlando shooting victims

Thousands gathered  in Dublin this evening to pay respect  to those who died in the Orlando shooting late on Saturday night.

Irish gay rights organisations and LGBT support groups arranged rainbow vigil at Barnardo’s Square beside City Hall on Dublin’s Dame Street.

A large crowd – some draped in rainbow flags and holding balloons and other items – gathered at about 7pm this evening for the vigil.

Omar Mateen killed 50 people and wounded 53 more in the deadliest shooting in recent US history overnight on Saturday.