Crowds gather across Ireland for vigils in memory of Savita Halappanavar

Image: Emma Burns at the vigil for Savita in Limerick city

Crowds gathered across Ireland this evening for candlelight vigils held for Savita Halappanavar who died after she was 'refused' an abortion at a hospital in Galway - the story has been making headlines around the world.

A minute's silence was held outside Dáil Eireann with a crowd of about 900 people - traffic remained at a standstill.

Image: Gerard Cunningham

Image: Paul Watson

Image: Gavin Sheridan

A vigil was also held in Limerick in her memory:

Image: Emma Burns

Image: Emma Burns

People in Cork city also gathered:

Image: PJ Coogan

Image: PJ Coogan

Image: PJ Coogan

Image: PJ Coogan