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Anthony Burke lost an eye in the attack by Yousef Palani (PA)

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Taoiseach hails bravery of assaulted man who helped gardaí catch double murderer

The testimony of Mr Burke, who lost an eye in the attack, was seen as crucial in gardaí efforts to track down Palani following the murders

<p>The bodies of 42-year-old Aidan Moffitt and 58-year-old Michael Snee were found in their respective homes in Sligo in April, 2022. File picture</p>

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‘Their deaths woke no one up’: LGBT+ community speaks out a year on since the Sligo killings

<p>Yousef Palani is charged with murdering two men and attempting to murder another one in Sligo. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Yousef Palani to stand trial for Sligo murders in November

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Man accused of killing Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee given a new attempted murder charge

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Man accused of killing Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee further remanded in custody

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No bail application so far by man accused of killing Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee

'Our hearts are broken' funeral of Aidan Moffitt is told

'Our hearts are broken' funeral of Aidan Moffitt is told

Successful businessman Aidan Moffitt loved his family, horse-racing and his friends but it was his kindness that marked him above all else, mourners told

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Michael Snee remembered for his 'beautiful life' at funeral in Sligo

Michael Snee remembered for his 'beautiful life' at funeral in Sligo

Victim of horror killing remembered as 'gentle, sensitive, caring, compassionate' person

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

Funerals of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee to take place

Funerals of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee to take place

Yousef Palani has been charged with murdering the men in their Sligo homes.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

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Thousands attend vigils in memory of men killed in Sligo

In Dublin, a large crowd assembled at the gates of the Dail parliament to hear speeches in tribute

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Ciarán O'Driscoll: Homophobia did not end in 2015

Ciarán O'Driscoll: Homophobia did not end in 2015

We’ve heard in these last few days three tragic stories of homophobia in this country, and these are only the ones that we know

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Communities unite in memory of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt

Communities unite in memory of Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt

The vigil in Sligo for the two men killed in their homes was just one of 11 held in towns and cities across the country

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

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Sligo killings: Vigils planned in memory of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee

LGBT Ireland said it has been a dark week for the LGBTI+ community in Ireland.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Homophobia was not 'washed away' after referendum, warns Labour councillor

Homophobia was not 'washed away' after referendum, warns Labour councillor

Limerick councillor Conor Sheehan says Ireland still has a very real and dangerous culture of homophobia

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

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Yousef Palani charged with murder of Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in Sligo

A third charge of assaulting Mr Anthony Burke was proffered against the accused.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Taoiseach: Entire country stands with LGBTQIA community following 'barbaric' Sligo killings

Taoiseach: Entire country stands with LGBTQIA community following 'barbaric' Sligo killings

The Taoiseach said that the Government will do all it can to stamp out hate-motivated crimes and said that legislation will be brought by Justice Minister Helen McEntee.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

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Man charged by gardaí investigating Sligo killings

The man will appear before Sligo District Court this afternoon.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

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Sligo deaths prompt call for hate speech online to be tackled

Proliferation of hate, extremism and misinformation that is online is having 'real world' consequences, LGBT activist says

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Martin Warde: Normalisation of homophobia must never be accepted

Martin Warde: Normalisation of homophobia must never be accepted

If we want to ensure society is safe for the next generation, we need to stamp out the hate that resides within this generation

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Sligo killings: Neighbours sickened by 'evil' act on two pleasant men

Sligo killings: Neighbours sickened by 'evil' act on two pleasant men

Two horrific murders just over 24 hours apart, potentially linked, have left the people of Sligo town reeling. Communities now grieving for neighbours, savagely killed, in similar and shocking circumstances.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Sligo killings: Gardaí fear suspect may have searched for other victims

Sligo killings: Gardaí fear suspect may have searched for other victims

Gardaí believe the mutilation and murder of two single men in Sligo within two days — Aidan Moffitt, 42, and Michael Snee, 58, — may not have been the perpetrator’s first attempts at violent assaults

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

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From online to meeting in person - Garda advice on how to stay safe

HIV Ireland also advised people to ensure they keep their phone and GPS on and share their live location with a friend.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

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Sligo gardaí want others attacked or assaulted to contact them in wake of murders

Gardaí are expected to probe whether there is a homophobic link to the murders and a separate attack in the town

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

McEntee pledges to introduce hate crime bill 'in a matter of weeks'

McEntee pledges to introduce hate crime bill 'in a matter of weeks'

Speaking on her way out of Cabinet, Ms McEntee offered her condolences to the families of the two men brutally killed in Sligo this week

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Timeline: What we know about the Sligo murder investigations so far

Timeline: What we know about the Sligo murder investigations so far

Gardaí are now conducting separate murder investigations into the deaths of Mr Snee and Mr Moffitt.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Gardaí examine if Sligo killing had hate-related motive and whether victim met attacker online

Gardaí examine if Sligo killing had hate-related motive and whether victim met attacker online

Locals had last evening put framed photos of the victim upon a table beside a candle at the entrance to The Village Inn pub

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Sligo auctioneer believed to have suffered a violent death

Sligo auctioneer believed to have suffered a violent death

Gardaí said the results of a post-mortem examination would determine the course of their investigation

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

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Investigation launched after body discovered in 'unexplained circumstances' in Sligo

The body of the man, aged in his 30s, remains at the scene this evening.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022