Do you know what FURRIES are? We go inside Ireland’s strange new world, where dragons check into hotels, foxes roam the corridors and costumes can cost up to €10,000
The article examines Ireland’s furry community, whose members create and wear animal-inspired characters and costumes, often gathering at organised events. It presents the subculture through a hotel setting where participants dressed as creatures such as dragons and foxes socialise, highlighting a hobby that remains unfamiliar to many people.
Furries may develop detailed fictional identities, known as fursonas, and some invest heavily in bespoke costumes. The article says high-end outfits can cost as much as €10,000, reflecting the specialist craftsmanship and personal commitment involved.
- Ireland’s furry community gathers in elaborate animal costumes.
- Members create fictional animal identities called fursonas.
- Bespoke costumes can cost up to €10,000.