Vigils have been held around Ireland to remember Ashling Murphy.

The 23-year-old schoolteacher was attacked and killed while out jogging along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly on Wednesday afternoon.

A new person of interest has been identified in the investigation.

The National Women's Council held its #VigilForAshling outside the Dáil at 4.00pm, while another gathering took place in Tullamore.

Women hold photos of Ashling Murphy outside Dáil Éireann in Dublin as part of a vigil. Picture by: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

This was the scene outside the Dáil in Dublin city earlier on Friday:

A minute's silence was held to remember her, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin among those in attendance.

Her friend, Grace Corrigan, also addressed the crowd.

While people who had gathered sang a rendition of 'A Woman's Heart'.

Crowds outside the Dáil in Dublin city for a vigil to Ashling Murphy. Picture by: Paul O'Donoghue

Candle tributes are left beside the Dáil in Dublin city. Picture by: Tom Douglas

Candle and floral tributes are left beside the Dáil in Dublin city. Picture by: Tom Douglas

In Tullamore, a local candle company donated 500 candles and a local printer donated a sign for people to leave messages.

A photo of Ashling Murphy is surrounded by messages and flanked by candles and flowers in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Picture by: Kacy O'Riordan

And musical tributes were paid to Ashling - who was an accomplished musician.

Similar events were held across the country including Limerick (Arthur's Quay Park) and Belfast (Belfast City Hall).

Updated:
Dublin- #VigilforAshling, 4pm, Fri @ Dáil
Galway- 6pm, tonight @ Eyre Square
Limerick- 6pm, Fri @ Arthur's Quay Park
Cork- 9.30am, Sat @ the Atlantic Pond
Belfast- 4pm, Fri @ Belfast City Hall
Derry- 4pm, Fri @ Guildhall Steps
Tullamore-4pm, Friday @ Tullamore Town Park

— Womenscouncilireland (@NWCI) January 13, 2022

Hundreds of people also attended a vigil for her at Eyre Square in Galway on Thursday evening.

And a vigil is also planned in England on Saturday.

It will be held outside the London Irish Centre in London at 4.00pm.

People are asked to wear facemaks and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Additional reporting: Paul O'Donoghue (Dublin), Kacey O'Riordan (Tullamore) and Tom Douglas (Dublin).

Main image: Candle and floral tributes are left beside the Dáil in Dublin city. Picture by: Tom Douglas