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Heritage sites, public buildings, people’s windowsills, and U.S. embassies to Africa lit up on Saturday in a show of solidarity with healthcare and other front-line workers.
Neighbors with candles spilled on the streets and balconies across the island at 9 p.m. response to the #ShineYourLight call, which was also made in memory of the 427 people who have so far died of Covid-19 disease, in the Republic and Northern Ireland.
President Michael D Higgins ‘Twitter account tweeted a photo of Mr. Higgins and his wife Sabina standing outside Aras an Uachtarain in front of dozens of lanterns: “The President and Sabina Higgins joined the’ Shine Your Light ‘/’ campaign Lanraigh Do Sholas’, lighting lanterns as a symbol of hope and solidarity “
In a previous tweet, the Department of Foreign Affairs said embassies and missions around the world would participate, and photos of candles in the windows of Irish embassies in Helsinki, Norway; Bratislava, Slovakia, Nairobi, Kenya; Vilnius, Lithuania, Budapest, Hungary and Prague, the Czech Republic followed.
The Irish mission to the United Nations in New York showed their support, tweeting: “In Ireland, the lit candles in the window are a sign of solidarity and welcome. Candle. Throughout the world today, the Irish have put candles on their windows to show global solidarity, to remember those who have lost their lives to #COVID and to thank front-line staff. “
#Shine your light ❤ pic.twitter.com/xkFHPV7Uvz
– Dublin Fire Department (@DubFireBrigade) April 11, 2020
The President and Sabina Higgins joined the ‘Shine Your Light’ / ‘Lanraigh Do Sholas’ campaign, lighting lanterns as a symbol of hope and solidarity. Https://t.co/PeqaS8DbqI #Shine your light pic.twitter.com/jdKChYe5CD
– President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) April 11, 2020
We are inviting everyone to #Shine your light for our essential and healthcare workers at 9 p.m. from this night. For the sick, the afflicted and all those affected by # COVID-19. Our public buildings, embassies, and peacekeeping missions around the world are coming together. I hope you too. pic.twitter.com/LEMllxC1He
– Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) April 11, 2020
LIVE from the Athlone Hospital in San Vicente #Shine your light https://t.co/F1B6Y8lyf9
– Ciaran Mullooly (@ciaranmullooly) April 11, 2020
County Hall lit by #Shine your light tonight!
Stick your cameras, torches, LEDs, bike lights, etc. on windows and doors to join the show. We have also lit East Pier, Leadmines and LexIcon#StaySafeStayAtHome Because we are transmitting light to heaven and you will see it from afar! pic.twitter.com/ZSlX37NOFz
– dlrcc (@dlrcc) April 11, 2020
The IAA and ESB have lit the Lighthouse of Light from the tallest building in Ireland as part of the @ you #Shine your light #LonraighdoSholas Bell. The light will continue to shine every night at 9 p.m., while the # COVID-19 the crisis continues, acting as a symbol of hope for the country #Hope pic.twitter.com/cBXbvuoclA
– IAA (@IAApress) April 11, 2020
In the Middle East, Unifil’s Irish-Polish battalion tweeted: “@irishpolbatt If we can spend the winter, we can spend the summer anywhere. Thanks to everyone on the front line at home from all of us on the Blue Line at SOUTH LEBANON. We are so proud of you. #ShineYourLight @rte @irishmissionun @defenceforces “.
The Office of Public Works illuminated heritage sites such as the Phoenix Column in Phoenix Park, Leinster House, Trim Castle, and the Marine Casino.
Dublin airport illuminated one of its control towers, while at Shannon airport the main runway was fully lit for the occasion. In Dublin, the Poolbeg incinerator, the Arnotts department store and the Hugh Lane gallery were bathed in the blue light of the emergency services. The Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Council illuminated the County Hall, the Leadmines, the LexIcon Library, and the East Pier.
Hospital workers in Athlone and workers from the Dublin Fire Brigade could also be seen in the bright lights of social media. Chinese lanterns floated over many Dublin developments, while fireworks were also visible.
RTÉ aired a five-minute special, Shine Your Light, ahead of the Nine O’Clock News, which features images of people across the country with candles and flashlights. Sinead O’Connor, dressed all in white, performed the 2003 Snow Patrol hit, Run, which includes the lines: “Turn on, turn on / As if you had a choice / Even if you can’t hear my voice / I’ll be fair to you dear side. “
Taoiseach Leo Vardkar tweeted on Saturday: “We invite everyone to #ShineYourLight for our essential and healthcare workers at 9pm tonight. For the sick, the bereaved, and everyone affected by # Covid19. Our public buildings, embassies and Peacekeeping missions around the world are coming together. I hope you will too. “
Health Minister Simon Harris tweeted: “Tonight, as we shine, I want to thank all the amazing people on the front line of our hospitals and communities.” He thanked those from the Department of Health, HSE and the “brilliant” Medical Director, Dr. Tony Holohan. “I want to thank the Irish people: their efforts are saving lives. Together we will prevail ”
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