Gardaí are investigating possible “hate-related motivation” regarding ugly scenes at the first ever Pride festival in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. The video was recorded by Ireland Against Fascism and retweeted by gay activist Rory O'Neill aka Panti Bliss. Clive Davis, chairman of Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival, says he looks forward to a day when everyone will feel pride in themselves and their community. Co-chair of Ireland Pride Network and chairman of Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival Clive Davis said: “We are shocked and saddened by the attempt to disrupt Clonmel’s very first Pride parade by an angry and aggressive coward, who attempted to hide his identity behind a mask. For those who question why there is still a need for Pride, this is it," he said.

Source: Irish Examiner August 30, 2022 07:02 UTC