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Duffy’s Circus Protests

category dublin | animal rights | event notice author Thursday July 19, 2012 13:54author by ALiberation - ALiberationauthor email aliberationnow at gmail dot comauthor phone 086 3203643

ALiberation have held demonstrations to ban the use of animals in circuses and to highlight that Dublin City Council land is used since last Saturday and will continue to do so till the circus leaves on the 22nd July.

Tom Duffy’s circus is currently using animals for their show in Clontarf, Dubin on Dublin City Council land. They have a number of animals from Lions, Tigers, Llamas, Zebras, horses and dogs.

ALiberation have held demonstrations to ban the use of animals in circuses and to highlight that Dublin City Council land is used since last Saturday and will continue to do so till the circus leaves on the 22nd July.

The main demonstration will be on Sunday between 1.30-2.30pm and 4.30pm -5.30pm. Please come if you can. Alternatively, come to any of the remaining demonstrations listed here:
• Thursday 19th: 4-5pm and 7-8pm
• Friday 20th: 4-5pm and 7-8pm
• Saturday 21th: 1.30-2.30pm and 4.30-5.30pm
• Sunday 22nd: 1.30-2.30pm and 4.30-5.30pm

The use of animals in circuses is a violation of their rights. Animals in circuses is cruel.
For more information about how animals are used in circuses see here: http://www.irishcircuses.org/

Please come along and show your support.

When: 1.30-2.30pm
Where: Clontarf Rd/Alfie Byrne Rd junction, Dublin 3
Map: https://maps.google.ie/?ll=53.36281,-6.223546&spn=0.001...&z=18
Contact: aliberationnow@gmail.com, 086 3203643

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author by Impressedpublication date Wed Jul 25, 2012 21:00author address author phone

Hey, ALiberation, that's impressive stuff. Hope the demos went well. Is this the end for Duffy's?

author by Bernie Wright - Alliance for Animal Rightspublication date Wed Jul 25, 2012 21:31author address author phone

Its about time Circuses with animals were a thing of the past.
Think about it...if there was enough human talent, animals would not be needed to prop up the lack of talent in their shows.

Its about time Circuses with animals were a thing of the past.
Its about time Circuses with animals were a thing of the past.

Related Link: http://www.irishcircuses.org/
author by Yvonne Spublication date Wed Jul 25, 2012 21:41author address author phone

Its incredible what those animals have to go through, a life of her, just for the sake of entertainment.
India, Greece, Ecuador... have already banned animal circuses... Wouldn´t it be nice if Ireland was also one of the pioneers.
We have to evolve towards a more compassionate society.
Great job Aliberation. I stand with you!

author by Embdenpublication date Wed Jul 25, 2012 23:18author address author phone

Humans do not need to use other sentient beings for anything - not for entertainment, not for clothing, not for testing drugs and chemicals on, and not for food. Other animals are hurt when they are used by us, and our use of them violates their rights. The essence of veganism is non-violence, and respect of other animal's right to freedom and to live their lives for their own purpose, not for the purposes we choose for them. Using animals in circuses is unnecessary and cruel.

author by CaribbeanQueenpublication date Thu Jul 26, 2012 22:37author address author phone

It is time that all circuses stopped using wild, captive animals in their horrific acts. Some circuses have already stopped the use of animals and it is time for Duffy's to do the same!
Thank you Aliberation for highlighting this important issue. Let's become a civilised society for God's sake!


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