It comes after a series of protests and attacks directed against those seeking asylum in Dun Laoghaire and Ballybrack.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/07/29/rally-supporting-asylum-seekers-takes-place-in-dun-laoghaire/

Many mourners then made their way across the peninsula on the 18 kilometre journey to St Mary's Church in Ballybrack, Moville to pay their final respects to Thomas.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/donegal-teens-killed-in-road-crash-both-packed-a-lot-into-18-years-of-life-funerals-hear-as-communities-unite-in-grief/a345768383.html

Thomas Gallagher’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville at 2pm.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/national/schools-pay-tribute-to-alana-harkin-and-thomas-gallagher-ahead-of-funerals-4403759