Photos from todays protest for Justice for Terence Wheelock

Selection of images from earlier today.

Gathering at the church on Sean McDermott Street

Around 350 people marched today from Sean MacDermott St church down to Store Street Garda station, on the one year anniversary of Terence Wheelock being arrested and subsequently being found unconscious in a cell. A short ceremony was held inside the church before the march, where the priest expressed his hopes that the family would find truth, justice, freedom, and finally peace with their sons death. Members of the family and close friends were visibly upset during the 20 minute church ceremony, where music was played and a candle was lit in remembrance of Terence.

The march made its way down Gardiner Street and around by the LUAS tracks in front of Store Street Garda station. Laurence Wheelock again made the call for an independent inquiry into his brother's death. Floral tributes were left on the fence of the station. There was no visible Garda presence whatsoever around the station during the protest outside. The crowd was also addressed by Joe Costello of Labour and Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Fein, who urged the family to continue their campaign, and who both commended the family on the dignified nature of their protests in the face of continuing Garda intimidation.

John Moloney with Robert and Larry Wheelock sr.

Marching down Gardiner Street

Approaching Store Street Garda station

Robert and Laurence

Joe Costello talking to the crowd

Floral tributes on the fence of Store St Garda Station

Esther Wheelock (centre)

Mary Lou McDonald talks to the crowd