271 top Irish stars seek ban on fur farming

Over 271 of the biggest names in Irish film, television and music have called on Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to ban fur farming in Ireland.

The campaign is the brainchild of Fair City actress Rachel Pilkington, who compiled a 13-page submission outlining why this industry runs counter to all the principals of best animal welfare.

Among the film and TV stars to sign up were Saoirse Ronan, Stephen Rea, Pauline McLynn, Amy Huberman, Simon Delaney, Lenny Abrahamson, Eva Birthistle, Victoria Smurfit, Angeline Ball, and Peter Sheridan. Love Hate’s Robert Sheehan, Peter Coonan, Jason Barry and Ruth Negga also signed their name as did musicians and singers Don Baker, Sharon Shannon, Brian Kennedy, Mary Black, Frances Black, Darren Holden and Martin Furey, and model Rosanna Davison.