Anthro Irish is a brand-new furry convention to be held in Cork, Ireland on August 5th and 6th.
They agreed to an interview to talk about the upcoming event.
Furries in Ireland … what is it like?
Anthro Irish: Well, in my nearly five years being active in this fandom, I’ve come across lots of people in the fandom here, if it’s going to local fur meets in conventions such as Dublin Comic Con or going to see a movie in Cork and Dublin.
Or, as I’ve gotten older, attending Furry Not New Year, which is an event held by Irish Furries, and better yet creating and attending Anthro Irish. Furries in Ireland are a growing and thriving, small yet strong community.
Sounds wonderful! How difficult was it to start a convention?
Anthro Irish: Simple answer is, not easy.
But I’m incredibly thankful for the amazing support it has gotten so far, online from the public and the number of people who have volunteered their time and energy in various departments behind the scenes to make this happen.
I’m also very thankful for our venue, Clayton Hotel Cork City, which was all on board from day one.
So they were aware of the furry fandom?
Anthro Irish: Sort of?
Our point of contact is a cosplayer and was semi-familiar with Furry – and only learnt about furries in Ireland from Anthro Irish.
As the phrase goes, “You learn something new every day.”
How is the hotel situation?
Anthro Irish: As in?
Locations near the convention. Are they going to set up times when fursuiting is allowed, etc? Hotels tend to attract fursuiters.
Anthro Irish: Ah yes! Fursuiting is allowed from 11 am on Saturday until 8 pm on Sunday, within the Anthro Irish space and once an attendee is registered and wearing their lanyard!
Anything planned for the convention that you like to talk about?
Anthro Irish: At current, I’m keeping the schedule under pretty tight wraps, but I can confirm the full schedule will be coming out in July.
We can confirm though, the convention is in aid of the Irish Blood Transfusion Services (IBTS).
Yes, for many reasons, the charity is close to not only me but many members of the Irish Furry Fandom.
Any plans on posting your (convention) videos?
Anthro Irish: At present, we have Telegram and Twitter and we recently joined Instagram to share content.
We may share videos from the convention or opening and closing ceremonies on YouTube, but this isn’t certain as of right now.
AW: Any plans for, say, Dealers and Artists to have their spot?
Anthro Irish: Yes, there will be an artist alley at Anthro Irish slots have recently sold out, and there is a waiting list.
In total, there will be five areas. They are as follows:
1) Main Stage, this will have chairs for events such as opening and closing ceremonies and where events such as Guest of Honor Panel, Fursuit Games and Saturday Night DJ will be held.
2) Panel room – this is a smaller space for more intimate panels and will host 20 attendees.
3) Fursuit lounge – somewhat self-explanatory and will have water and snacks for those who need them.
4) Artist Alley- This will be where local Irish talent from artists, Fursuit makers and so much more will sell their wares.
5) The Bar – in the centre of our space, there is a bar and will have lots of seating.
Is there anything you like to add?
Anthro Irish: I guess I’d like to say thank you again to those who have been extremely supportive of both myself and the convention.
And I’m very much looking forward to Anthro Irish 2023!
Anthro Irish sold out their tickets two days after registrations opened. Irish Twitch streamer Casey is their guest of honour.
Original source: Anthro Irish Interview by Ahmar Wolf – Furry Times
Edited by Pawsry Hamktxchuzhni
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