People of Cork Pay Tribute to Christchurch Victims
49 people died in the mass shootings in New Zealand, while 42 others are being treated for injuries.
New Zealand's prime minister says the Christchurch shootings suspect had wanted to kill more victims before he was arrested.
28-year-old Brenton Tarrant has appeared in court following the attacks at two mosques that left 49 people dead.
Auckland has cancelled it's St.Patrick's Day as a mark of respect.
Local Christchurch councillor, Deon Swiggs, says help is coming from across the country and a memorial day is also being planned but security concerns may delay it taking place.
Meanwhile here in Cork Muslims prayed for the victims and families of the New Zealand terrorist attack as the news of the tragedy broke
People in Cork also took part in a vigil at the New Zealand War Memorial on Hyde Park Corner yesterday to pay tribute to the 49 victims.
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