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Proposed plaque in Antrim remembers trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist Mark Ashton
Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council has opened up the floor for the public to share their views on a proposed plaque commemorating queer activist Mark Ashton in Portrush Town Hall. The council has released a Draft Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) relating to this proposal…
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Judge dismisses gender-critical discrimination claim brought by UK nurse
An employment tribunal in the UK has thrown out a claim brought by nurse Sandie Peggie, who alleged that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) had discriminated against her based on her gender-critical beliefs. Sandie Peggie claimed that the RCN had failed to provide adequate…
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Almost half of Irish students believe LGBTQ+ classmates would face bullying if they came out, new research finds
Stand Up Awareness Week, an anti-LGBTQ+ bullying awareness campaign, is kicking off in schools all over Ireland. With this, Belong To, the national LGBTQ+ youth organisation, has released research that shows almost half of students at post-primary school (48%) believe that a…
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How proposed changes to Ireland's citizenship legislation would impact LGBTQ+ and other migrants
In September of this year, the government approved priority drafting of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026. It’s now before the Oireachtas Justice Committee for pre-legislative scrutiny. The Bill is not yet law, and there is still time to question its…
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Incredible queer events you won't want to miss in Ireland this November
Spooky season has ended, but November promises an array of exciting queer events to chase away the post-October blues. From kinky club nights to an early start on the festive season, November will be a jam-packed month of happenings. Miss Matched November 13 | The George, Dublin…
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Watch: Jake Shears shines as Frank-N-Furter in special Rocky Horror Tiny Desk performance
Scissor Sisters frontman, Jake Shears, has recently been astounding audiences as Frank-N-Furter in the current Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54, New York. The production is directed by Tony Award-winning Sam Pinkleton, and the cast also includes RuPaul’s…
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New guidance for HIV testing in emergency departments launched at Dublin conference
New guidance for HIV and hepatitis testing in emergency departments across Europe has been launched at the HepHIV 2026 conference, taking place in Dublin on November 2 and 3. A biennial pan-European conference, HepHIV brings together health experts, civil society groups and…
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Calling all city girls: Nadine Coyle and Paul Ryder to light up Dundrum with festive celebration
Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle is the 2026 Giftmas Star for Dundrum Town’s festive celebration, which will take place on Thursday, November 5. At 6pm Coyle will unveil the new Christmas light scheme and treat locals to a performance of some of her biggest hits in the Town Square.…
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Northern Ireland's disregard scheme for historic anti-gay convictions still important despite few applicants
No living applicants have received pardons for convictions under former anti-gay laws in Northern Ireland since the scheme was introduced in 2018. According to BBC News NI, only three people have applied to have their convictions disregarded in the past eight years, none of whom…
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Cult classic The Devils releases in Irish cinemas 55 years after being banned
Ken Russell’s The Devils is a historically informed dramatisation of the fall of Urbain Grandier, a local Catholic priest in the French region of Loudun who was punished for allegedly summoning evil spirits to possess a convent of nuns. Hunchback nun Sister Jeanne lusts after…
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Community stands in solidarity with Limerick Mayor subjected to online homophobic abuse
After recently announcing proposed road closures for Christmas markets in Limerick City, Mayor John Moran has received numerous threatening and homophobic comments online. Moran informed councillors at the Metropolitan District of Limerick about the situation, and that An Garda…
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Legendary actor and fierce LGBTQ+ ally Patrick Stewart passes away
Legendary actor and LGBTQ+ ally Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away aged 86. The news was confirmed in a statement shared on social media, which said he died at his home in LA “in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s…
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Hundreds don their finest footwear for DC's annual High Heel Race
Every year since 1986 (except 2020), 17th Street in Washington DC has hosted an annual High Heel Race. This year’s event on Wednesday, October 28, was especially momentous as it marked 40 years of this beloved tradition. The biggest news from the 2026 race was the controversial…
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National LGBTQ+ Federation appoints new Chairperson and board members
Established in 1979, the National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) is Ireland’s longest-running LGBTQ+ NGO, with a mission to connect, cultivate and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and movement. The NXF envisions an Ireland where all LGBTQ+ people live free and equal, without fear,…
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Bisexual people and gay men among those at higher risk of sexual violence in Ireland, report finds
Over one in four adults in Ireland have experienced sexual violence, a new report has found, with women, younger adults, bisexual people and gay men facing significantly higher risks. The report was published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Cuan, as part…
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Meet the Irish trans person cycling 2,470km for gender-affirming care
Earlier in October, Lee Maloney took a flight to the Netherlands with their bike, camping gear, and a goal of cycling 2,470km to raise funds and awareness for gender-affirming care. With over 1,000km already completed, they spoke to GCN about their journey so far and why they…
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Watch: Cynthia Erivo makes sapphic Wicked come to life in hilarious SNL UK sketch
A third Wicked movie? Not quite. But this past weekend, SNL UK was hosted by Cynthia Erivo, and a Wicked sketch was inevitable. The inevitable came to fruition in a parody trailer for the newest Nollywood production, ‘Nigerian Wicked: LGBTQ’. In the clip, Erivo is decked out in…
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Right-wing leaders defeated at elections in Brazil and Serbia
Over the weekend, right-wing leaders from two very different parts of the world were defeated in their countries’ elections, losing to more progressive parties. In Brazil, far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro lost to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, while in Serbia,…
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Irish organisations advocate for trans inclusion in sport at Oireachtas committee meeting
On Monday, October 26, a session was held by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sports to discuss trans inclusion in sport. The LGBTQ+ organisations involved included Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI), Sporting Pride, Sport…
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Macklemore kicks off Free Palestine tour in Dublin with Hozier and other special guests
Macklemore took to the 3Arena stage on Monday, October 26, for the Dublin date of his Free Palestine tour. The ‘Same Love’ rapper was joined by a range of special guests throughout the night, including Irish artists Hozier, Kneecap and Beoga. The show comes after Macklemore was…