Shoppers to get an eyefull on March 3rd
Limerick’s city shoppers are to get an eyefull next Friday as animal rights group Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) are to hold a naked demonstration on the junction of Cruises Street and Patrick Street.
The protest is to coinside with the arival of Duffy’s Circus to Limerick, which is due to start on March 7th at the Liemrick Racecourse.
According to their press statement, released today, the protest will involve a naked lady in a cage, painted with tiger stripes. Other members of ARAN will be present holding a banner reading “Wild Animals Don’t Belong Behind Bars.”
ARAN are hoping that this protest will bring attention to what they claim are instances of cruelty to exotic animals in Irish Circuises, including Duffy’s.
The group say that they have evidence from an investigation of seven circuises, where members secured employment and witnessed instances of animals being kicked, hit with sticks, whipped, and forced to perform when they were not physically able to.
The protest will take place at 1200 hrs on Friday 3rd March and leaflets containing more information on their cause will be distributed at the event.