Violence erupts at circus protest

Little CuChulainn · 23-03-2016 07:58PM #1

http://www.thejournal.ie/circus-protest-2677175-Mar2016/

So a group of protesters got in a scuffle with circus staff while protesting the use of animals. While Gardaí were dealing with that incident a car full of circus folk arrived and attacked the protesters again. Seven arrests made. I find myself wondering how many people where actually in the car that arrived on scene. I have this image of an impossible number of clowns getting out of it with weapons and attacking the protesters.

And Paul Murphy seems to have been there too.

EDIT: Paul Murphy may not have been there and may just have been commenting on it. People seem very upset about his inclusion in my post.

yoyo · 23-03-2016 08:01PM

Paul Murphy TD said what happened was “an act of thuggery”

What a very ironic statement!

Davei141 · 23-03-2016 08:01PM

A rent-a-mob and Paul Murphy in the same place? That can't be right surely?

sjb25 · 23-03-2016 08:01PM

It all kicked of in co Wexford few days ago with the same crowd

https://www.facebook.com/carla.danielle.56/posts/10153704706498089

JackieBauer · 23-03-2016 08:04PM

Bunch of clowns

maudgonner · 23-03-2016 08:07PM

Little CuChulainn wrote: »

And Paul Murphy seems to have been there too.

One of the clowns?

sjb25 · 23-03-2016 08:08PM

JackieBauer wrote: »

Bunch of clowns

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Alf Stewart. · 23-03-2016 08:09PM

The way to nip a circus protest in the bud is to go straight for the juggler.

SEPT 23 1989 · 23-03-2016 08:10PM

I hope the lovely Nadja wasn't hurt

questionmark? · 23-03-2016 08:13PM

Davei141 wrote: »

A rent-a-mob and Paul Murphy in the same place? That can't be right surely?

Paul Murphy causing trouble instead if actively trying to help in constructive talks to help form a Government?? Well I've seen it all now. So out of character. #rabblerabble#watercharges#Enda#sayyestoclowns

misslemon · 23-03-2016 08:16PM

I remember reading an article where Paul Murphy said he always has a megaphone in his car boot in case he comes across a protest...best to always be prepared I suppose.

ThisRegard · 23-03-2016 08:19PM

I'm conflicted, I cannot abide circuses that use live animals, and I have a dislike for Murphy. But this circus has managed to do what I previously thought impossible, siding with Murphy in a dispute.

23-03-2016 08:40PM

Every circus should have a Papa Lazarou.

You're my wife now Dave

mikeym · 23-03-2016 08:42PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Every circus should have a Papa Lazarou.

You're my wife now Dave

What a show

Richard Hillman · 23-03-2016 08:45PM

Despite my support of stopping circuses using animals, it is very refreshing to see the tables turned on Murphy and Rent-a-mob. Their bully and intimidation tactics don't work against these guys.

Alf Stewart. · 23-03-2016 08:49PM

And Paul Murphy seems to have been there too.

Davei141 wrote: »

A rent-a-mob and Paul Murphy in the same place? That can't be right surely?

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Despite my support of stopping circuses using animals, it is very refreshing to see the tables turned on Murphy and Rent-a-mob. Their bully and intimidation tactics don't work against these guys.

You blokes realise that someone "condemning an incident" doesn't put them at the scene, right?

Paul Murphy's represents the area the protest took place in, be pretty normal for him to comment on it I would have thought?

Nodin · 23-03-2016 08:53PM

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Despite my support of stopping circuses using animals, it is very refreshing to see the tables turned on Murphy and Rent-a-mob. Their bully and intimidation tactics don't work against these guys.

You surprise me Ricardo.

ThisRegard · 23-03-2016 08:55PM

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Despite my support of stopping circuses using animals, it is very refreshing to see the tables turned on Murphy and Rent-a-mob. Their bully and intimidation tactics don't work against these guys.

The protesters weren't his mob, he's just speaking in his capacity of a local TD.

diomed · 23-03-2016 08:56PM

That "injury" in the photo looks interesting.

There is blood above the "wound".
There is no blood on the jeans.
The blood is too red.
A rip in jeans would be a straight line, not a "viewing window" opening.

But I could be wrong.

Alf Stewart. · 23-03-2016 08:57PM

ThisRegard wrote: »

The protesters weren't his mob, he's just speaking in his capacity of a local TD.

That's exactly how I read in to it.

Paul Murphy doesn't seem to have been anywhere near this, its hardly an election issue for him or his party.

Birneybau · 23-03-2016 08:57PM

Animals.

WoollyRedHat · 23-03-2016 08:58PM

All a bit of a circus jerk.

Alf Stewart. · 23-03-2016 08:59PM

diomed wrote: »

That "injury" in the photo looks interesting.

There is blood above the "wound".
There is no blood on the jeans.
The blood is too red.
A rip in jeans would be a straight line, not a "viewing window" opening.

But I could be wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg5RgI2GeKk

Long Time Lurker · 23-03-2016 09:00PM

ThisRegard wrote: »

The protesters weren't his mob, he's just speaking in his capacity of a local TD.

Not like rent a voice boards members to jump to conclusions now is it :-)

falan · 23-03-2016 09:02PM

Little CuChulainn wrote: »

http://www.thejournal.ie/circus-protest-2677175-Mar2016/

So a group of protesters got in a scuffle with circus staff while protesting the use of animals. While Gardaí were dealing with that incident a car full of circus folk arrived and attacked the protesters again. Seven arrests made. I find myself wondering how many people where actually in the car that arrived on scene. I have this image of an impossible number of clowns getting out of it with weapons and attacking the protesters.

And Paul Murphy seems to have been there too.

Still hating Paul Murphy i see. Serious agenda against the man :rolleyes: Where does this link say that PM was there? He condemned it because it happened in his constituency.

twowheelsonly · 23-03-2016 09:02PM

Little CuChulainn wrote: »

http://www.thejournal.ie/circus-protest-2677175-Mar2016/

So a group of protesters got in a scuffle with circus staff ......

And Paul Murphy seems to have been there too.

Seems to have been there being the important bit. He commented on it (as he does!!!) but I don't see anywhere that says he was actually there.
As an elected representative for the area why shouldn't he be there in any case ?

questionmark? wrote: »

Paul Murphy causing trouble instead if actively trying to help in constructive talks to help form a Government?? Well I've seen it all now. So out of character. #rabblerabble#watercharges#Enda#sayyestoclowns

It took 12 minutes to go from seems to have been there to causing trouble there. Not bad, but not great. Thought it would have been faster than that. I presume that you've reported this troublemaking that you witnessed to the Gardai ?

BTW, I'm no fanboy but the eagerness of some people to get on his back astounds me.

Aineoil · 23-03-2016 09:05PM

There was a debate last week on Joe Duffy's radio show about this.

andekwarhola · 23-03-2016 09:05PM

Hippies assume Carnies are like scientists, students, pet owners or whoever else they mess about with.

Ends as expected.

twowheelsonly · 23-03-2016 09:07PM

diomed wrote: »

That "injury" in the photo looks interesting.

There is blood above the "wound".
There is no blood on the jeans.
The blood is too red.
A rip in jeans would be a straight line, not a "viewing window" opening.

But I could be wrong.

Looks quite consistent with a 'dragging' style injury to me. I'd be fairly positive that it's genuine. Known in the motorbike world as 'Road Rash' !

snmp · 23-03-2016 09:11PM

Hold on, Do you not recall Paul Murphy's AAA/PBP mob violently attacking a peaceful protest in O'Connell St a few weeks? What goes around comes around I suppose

diomed · 23-03-2016 09:11PM

twowheelsonly wrote: »

Looks quite consistent with a 'dragging' style injury to me. I'd be fairly positive that it's genuine. Known in the motorbike world as 'Road Rash' !

As a long time motorbike user who has hit knees off the road, ripped clothes and ripped knees, I say you need to hit the ground at 50 km/hr+ for that injury.
Looks inconsistent with static protesters to me. I would welcome some video of the injury happening, just to confirm I am wrong.

Violence erupts at circus protest

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