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This Sunday Cork Pride is kicking off and there is plenty planned to keep you occupied throughout, it is running from May 29th to June 7th inclusive.
There are tones of events arranged over the week, however the one I am most excited about is the Closing Party at the Savoy, 4 Rooms of Music and Live performances: Sammy Jo “Scissor Sisters” (dj set), John Broz (so excited) and The Darg Boutique with your host Miss Daisy Drips (Alternative Miss Cork 2010) there will be live performances from Daisy and a host of other well known Cork Drag artists there will also be private booths and some very interesting surprises indeed! The smoking area will also be The Karaoke Lounge” with the karaoke queen herself Jendaria Replacia with all your favourite favourite big power ballads at hand for you to sing your little gay heart out! Tickets are €15 euro and are availible from www.tickets.ie (booking fee will apply) The Other Place South Main street and Loafers Bar Douglas Street. Doors Open @ 10:30 pm
However before pride week starts, we the Eurovision Final to look forward to with the awesome Niamh Kavanagh representing us in Norway. Saturday night the curtains go up at 8pm on RTE1, why not pop into Loafers and watch the contest before I take to the decks and spin the tunes till close...
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Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, the Malawian couple sentenced last week to 14 years in prison with hard labour, have been separated by the authorities. Previously, the couple were held together in Chichiri prison. Eventhough in separate cells, they were allowed occasional contact. Recently Mr Monjeza was transferred to the notorious Zomba prison.
Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said: "The decision by Malawian authorities to split up [the] jailed lovers. . . is a cruel, malicious and vindictive attempt to cause the couple psychological stress and heartache." He added: "Now they will have no contact at all. This move will be particularly hard for Steven. Of the two, he is more vulnerable and stressed. Tiwonge, in contrast, is robust and resilient."
Mr Tatchell also said that anecdotal reports suggested many Malawains thought the sentence too harsh, despite the widespread national belief that homosexuality is a sin. Lawyers for Mr Monjeza and Mr Chimbalanga are optimistic that their appeal may be heard around the end of June, and even suggested Mr Monjeza might be returned to Chichiri prison by the beginning of the appeal process. Mr Tatchell he remained "sceptical" and added: "My fear is that the appeal court may reduce the jail term but not revoke it."
Warm regards,
DJ Proud Mary.
