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HIV awareness runs to take place in Ireland ahead of World AIDS Day
This article is about a HIV awareness run. The image shows a person kneeling down to tie their shoe lace on a pair of red runners. Oleksandr P via Pexels Participants of all ages and fitness levels...
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Ugandan High Court rules in favour of men tortured for alleged homosexuality
This article is about a court ruling in favour of Ugandan men who were tortured. Photo of the Ugandan flag (with black, yellow and red stripes) flying on a blue sky. Via Shutterstock - GraphicsMaart...
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Exploring the legacy of award-winning gay Disney lyricist Howard Ashman
A black and white image of Howard Ashman. Disney via YouTube With 2024 being the 35th anniversary of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, it is only fitting to shine a spotlight on one of the writers, and...
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Voting commences across Ireland for 2024 General Election
This article is about the 2024 general election in Ireland. In the image, a yellow sign that reads 'polling station' hanging on a fence. Via Shutterstock - Damien Storan On Friday, November 29,...
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Cork's only LGBTQ+ nightclub relaunches as Wilde
An image of Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street, where Wilde is located. Podstawko via Wikimedia Commons Cork’s only LGBTQ+ nightclub has relaunched as Wilde, opening for the first time under its new name...
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US to allow organ transplants between HIV positive donors and patients
This article is about HIV positive organ donors in the US. In the photo, two surgeons operating on a patient. Via Unsplash - Olga Guryanova People living with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant...
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Unmissable queer events happening in Ireland this December
Split screen of three events happening in December. Left is Cate Blanchett in the film Carol, middle is from It's Always Your Bleedin' Own, and right is MarianMarythe6th in Songs of Theys. (Left to...
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Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter to duet for upcoming Christmas special
Two split image of the singers Chappel Roan and Sabrina Carpenter in a concert Via Instagram- @chappelroan / @sabrinacarpenter https://www.instagram.com As Christmas approaches, Sabrina Carpenter...
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Queer migrants living with HIV in Ireland platformed in World AIDS Day event
Hosts and guest speakers of the World AIDS Day event Poz World, posing for a photo all together. Beatrice Fanucci To mark World AIDS Day, GCN and Poz Vibe teamed up to present ‘Poz World Panel’, a...
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Belgium becomes first country to grant employment rights to sex workers
Belgium has made history as the first country to grant sex workers employment rights. via @UTSOPI on instagram On Sunday, December 1, Belgium made history by becoming the first country in the world to...
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What the Election results mean for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community
this article covers the general election results and their effect on LGBTQ+ people @Oircheatas_news via instagram The recent general election results in Ireland has set the stage for significant...
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Thought-provoking online exhibition bridges divisions around sexuality,...
Screenshot of Imperfect Utopias exhibition, on the topics of sexuality, gender and abortion. Beyond Opposition Created by the Beyond Opposition research team, Imperfect Utopias is an online exhibition...
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Alex Consani makes history as first out trans woman to win Model of the Year
Alex Consani has made history by being the first trans model to be crowned model of the year Alex Consani has made history as the first out trans woman to win the prestigious Model of the Year award,...
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Fórsa establishes first LGBTQ+ network to support queer workers in Ireland
Photo taken at the launch of Forsa's LGBTQ+ network, with a panel of speakers sitting together and talking in front of an audience. Via X - @forsa_union_ie For the first time in its history, Fórsa has...
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Portrait of Irish trans trailblazer Dr Lydia Foy wins prestigious prize at...
Portrait of Dr Lydia Foy by artist Amanda Dunsmore, with the activist standing in a garden with sunglasses on. Amanda Dunsmore - Via Instagram - @aibireland - A portrait of Irish trans activist Dr...
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White House displays AIDS Memorial Quilt for first time in history
On World AIDS Day this year, the AIDS Memorial Quilt was showcased on the White House South Lawn for the first time in history. In a poignant speech, Biden honoured the lives commemorated in the...
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Spotify Wrapped finds cheeky new ways to call listeners queer in 2024
This article is about Spotify Wrapped 2024. In the photo, the hand of a person holding a phone with the Spotify logo on the screen. Via Shutterstock - Worawee Meepian With a brat summer behind us and...
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Northern Ireland police introduces pronoun option on badges
This article is about PSNI allowing officers to display pronouns on their badges. In the photo, a police officer's back while patrolling the streets of Belfast. Via Shutterstock - Min Jing The Police...
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Manchester United drops plans for rainbow jackets after player refuses to...
Manchester United team in the pitch, holding each other in a circle. Via X - ManUtd Ahead of the match against Everton on Sunday, December 1, Manchester United scrapped plans to wear rainbow jackets...
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Female penguin renamed after staff finds out he's actually a gay male
This article follows the story of a Female penguin renamed after park staff discover she’s in fact a gay male Staff at Birdland Park and Gardens in Gloucestershire were puzzled by a mystery...
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Trans veteran Chelsea Manning among activists arrested at US Capitol bathroom...
Group of activists, including trans veteran Chelsea Manning, protesting in a bathroom in the US Capitol. Via X - @jbendery Chelsea Manning, a veteran who is responsible for one of the largest leaks of...
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Maven Maurer makes history as first pro football player to come out as a...
This article covers Maven Maurer who had made history as first openly trans Canadian football player Photo by Jeff Vinnick via BC Lions Fifteen years after retiring from professional football, Maven...
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Trans Secret Santa initiative backed by Drag Race stars and queer celebrities
This article covers Trans Secret Santa is back to spread joy and support to Trans Youth in the UK @therealbanksie This holiday season, the Trans Secret Santa initiative is bringing visibility,...
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Ireland’s Bears and Fem Tops shine in Grindr Unwrapped
Grindr’s highly anticipated Unwrapped Report for 2024 has delivered fascinating insights into LGBTQ+ trends worldwide, and Ireland has proven to be a standout star. Via Shutterstock - Mehaniq Grindr’s...
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Queer talent takes centre stage in Golden Globes 2025 nominations
This articles covers the Queer nominations at this years Golden Globes @karsiagascon As the year winds down, the entertainment world is heating up with the announcement of the 2025 Golden Globes...
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Iconic Berlin queer collective Pornceptual is coming to Dublin
An image from Pornceptual of two men kissing. Matt J-Scott for Pornceptual (via Instagram) Iconic Berlin queer collective Pornceptual is set to make its Dublin debut. In collaboration with RATHAUS,...
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Wicked author confirms “intentional” lesbian subtext amid conservative calls...
Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked. Universal Pictures The author of the original 1995 Wicked novel has confirmed that the lesbian subtext between Elphaba and Glinda was “intentional”. In an interview with...
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Northern Ireland permanently bans puberty blockers for under-18s
Northern Ireland has banned puberty blockers for under-18s. The image is of a protest sign reading "Lift the ban on puberty blockers". Monkey Butler Images Northern Ireland has agreed to permanently...
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Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva becomes first active pro male tennis player to come out
An image of Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva. He poses smiling, shirtless and with a scenic view in the background. @joaolreis via Instagram Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva has made history as the first active...
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Irish organisations team up to launch new LGBTQ+ intimate partner abuse network
This article is about a new LGBTQ+ intimate partner abuse network. The image shows a person sitting against a bed on the right hand side, with another persons hands supportively on their shoulders....
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Twinks top Pornhub's gay rankings for 2024
An image of the Pornhub logo on its website. platinumArt via Shutterstock Pornhub has published its Year in Review for 2024, revealing the most popular searches and trends among its users. The website...
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UK confirms “indefinite” ban on puberty blockers
This article is about the UK's puberty blockers ban. The image shows a protest sign reading "protect trans youth". Michael Tubi via Shutterstock The UK has confirmed an “indefinite” extension to its...
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Gay comedian Gearóid Farrelly joins Dancing With The Stars Ireland in...
Dancing With The Stars press image of Gearóid Farrelly. RTÉ Gearóid Farrelly has been announced among the cast of next year’s Dancing With The Stars Ireland. The gay comedian, podcaster and TV...
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Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 World Cup despite extreme anti-LGBTQ+ laws
An image of Saudi Arabia football fans in the crowd at a World Cup match. Alizada Studios via Shutterstock Saudi Arabia has been awarded the hosting rights for the men’s 2034 World Cup, despite the...
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Trans contestant wins popular Portrait Artist of the Year competition
A trans artist Bertie Bogan has been awarded the National portrait pride @broganbertie via instagram Brogan Bertie, a trans artist celebrated for his evocative portraits, has been crowned Sky Arts...
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Justin Kuritzkes on writing Luca Guadagnino's "radical" Queer film adaptation
A still of Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in Queer, written by Justin Kuritzkes and directed by Luca Guadagnino. By Yannis Drakoulidis. Courtesy of A24. Queer, the new film from Academy Award-nominated...
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It's giving season! Queer up Christmas with amazing gifts from Irish creatives
A split screen of three items from the GCN gift guide. This Christmas, spread love, joy, and fabulousness by supporting LGBTQ+ creators in Ireland. From dazzling jewellery to poignant literature, this...
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Tom Daley dives into new career with knitting competition show
Tom Daley, who has just announced a new TV show, sitting on a chair wearing a red t-shirt and knitted hat. Via Instagram - @tomdaley British diver and all-round sweetheart Tom Daley has announced a...
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A look at the poignant lesbian relationship cut from Love Actually
A screenshot of the deleted lesbian scene from Love Actually. Fandango at Home via YouTube Two decades after its release, the beloved 2003 holiday rom-com Love Actually continues to captivate...
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How Japan’s friendship marriages benefit the LGBTQ+ community
This is an article about the trend of friendship marriages in Japan and how the LGBTQ+-community can benefit from it. Pictured are two people, husband and wife, who got married and are displaying...
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A look at LGBTQ+ visibility in the history of art
A three split screen of paintings that shaped LGTBQ+ art culture through history (from left to right)Via Wikimedia Commons- Museo del Prado/ Musée des Beaux-Arts/Unknown...
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17 of the best lesbian couples in film and TV
This is an article about authentic and good lesbian couples in movies and series. Pictured are couples from Portrait of a Lady on Fire (right), Gentleman Jack (left) and The Wilds (middle). (left to...
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Three convicted over storming drag storytime event in Kerry
This article is about a drag storytime event in Kerry. The image shows library shelves full of books. Pixabay Three people have been convicted of public order offences after storming a drag storytime...
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11 amazing queer graphic novels you should check out
A split screen of three queer graphic novels. (Left to right) @thefurrealist, @lukewhealy, @marikotamaki via Instagram To end 2024, David Ferguson traces back through the queer graphic novels he read...
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Man jailed for murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba
Kenyan court sentences man to 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba @its_edwinchiloba via instagram A Kenyan court has sentenced freelance photographer Jackton Odhiambo to 50 years in...
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Watch: The White Lotus Season 3 trailer teases chaos and queer romance
The White Lotus Season 3 trailer promises chaos, queerness, and another unforgettable trip via, The White Lotus Trailer The first teaser for The White Lotus Season 3 has been released and fans can...
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Queer icons Keith Haring and Betty White commemorated with special postage...
Split screen of Keith Haring and Betty White. Wikimedia Commons The US Postal Service (USPS) has announced its stamps for 2025, two of which pay tribute to queer icons Keith Haring and Betty White. A...
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World's first drag king reality competition show to air in 2025
Image of drag king Murray Hill. @MurrayHill via Instagram Comedian and drag performer Murray Hill is set to host the first-ever drag king reality competition series, The King of Drag, which will debut...
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Gay man speaks up about online abuse in new TG4 documentary
TG4 is set to release documentary An Gréasán Gráiniúil (The Toxic Web), part of the investigative Iniúchadh TG4 series. img courtesy of TG4 TG4 is set to release a new documentary An Gréasán Gráiniúil...
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The ultimate last-minute queer gift guide to complete your Christmas shopping
A split screen of three last minute queer Christmas gifts. Left is a multicoloured vintage jumper, middle is a Christmas card and right is a GCN Christmas hoodie. (Left to right) P.Shirts,...
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