This show is part of Sight Unseen, a season curated by Isabel Adomakoh Young for The Takeover.

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"This is the only time in the history of the State that you’re allowed act like a mad, angry woman & get away with it"

May 1st, 2018. Dublin.

Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor’s fame is at an all time high & in less than four weeks, the Republic of Ireland will host a public vote referendum on abortion rights.

The Repeal the Eighth campaign fought for the rights to safe, legal access to abortion in Ireland. During this time, McGregor became a new icon for Irishness, a type of working-class hero – he had immense marketing power & influence. Many found his influence difficult to reconcile - while admirable as an athlete, uncertainty hung over his ethics, behaviour & influence on young men. Violent incidents occurred outside of the ring & McGregor faced charges in relation to assaults & driving offences.

Ciara & Julie are long time friends struggling to connect amidst the turbulence of this time. They may be on the same side politically but they can’t seem to agree on the best way through a difficult month.