Don’t miss: Gay Pride 2014 - our top ten events (plus one)

We wanted to give you a top ten but the surprise announcement of Conchita Wurst at The George means our cup runneth over. Ian Lambkin picks his (11) favourites


1. Belonging: Irish Queer Youth Exhibition

National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, D2 June 21st to July 27th

Photographs documenting young people in Pride events, campaigns to end homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools, advocacy work and portraits of young people themselves. Free entry.

2. A Pride to Remember

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(Illustrated talk)

Dublin City Library, Pearse Street, D2.

Tuesday June 17th at 6:30pm

An illustrated talk on the history of Dublin LGBT Pride. Activist and historian, Tonie Walsh charts the history of Dublin‘s LGBT Pride festivals in words and pictures since 1974. Free entry.

3. Dublin Pride Run

Phoenix Park, Dublin. Friday 20th June 7.30pm.

€20 entry

This fun run covers 5km and is great fun for everyone. You can jog, run or walk your way around. After party in the Polo Club. €20 entry and all proceeds go to BeLongTo Youth Services.

4. Dog show and canine sports day

Fairview Park at the soccer pitches. Sunday 22nd June from 2pm.

Free entry

If you own a dog this day is great fun. It‘s Parade Day for your dog, or enjoy a game of rounders. Prism will introduce you to the different LGBT sports clubs and the guys from the Husse Franchisee will show you how to look after your dog. Free entry.

5. I am Devine

Documentary - Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Tuesday 24th June 6.30pm

Celebrating the life and career of Harris Glenn Milstead, better known as John Waters‘ fearless muse, Divine. Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz. (90 minutes) . €10 entry – pre-booking advised. Part of GAZE Film Festival.

6. Plastic at The Dragon presents Queens of Pop

64/65 Georges Street South, Dublin 2. Friday 27th June from 10pm to late. €10 entry.

7. Pride Parade 2014 Starting Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Saturday 28th June

Last year over 30,000 people attended, gay and straight. If you have never marched, just try it. You won't be disappointed. Assembling between 12pm and 1.30pm at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Marching commences at 1.45pm.

8. Panti Bar – All day street party!
Saturday June 28th. 2pm to late. Hosted by Panti. Free entry.

9. Profile at The Academy

Saturday June 28th from 10pm until late.

€15 entry or €10/€12 early bird concession.

Profile Dublin presents Matinee Starship with DJ Fabio Luigi. Hot and sweaty club night!

10. Bingo at The George

The George, 89 South Great Georges Street, D2 Sunday June 29th 9:30pm.

Free entry before 10pm.

Post-Pride Come Down Bingo with Shirley Temple Bar and guests; Veda, Davina, Dolly, Victoria and more.

Special late entry: Conchita Wurst at The George
The George, 89 South Great Georges Street, D2 Fri June 27th. €15
Hosted by Shirley Temple Bar (above).

Have we missed your favourite? Let us know in the comments box below