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New law will undo hundreds of historic gay sex convictions
Dáil debate hears of horrific penal system and climate of fear in which gay men lived or left Ireland to escape
‘My mother found love letters written to my father by another man when pregnant with her fourth child’
The novelist’s new book Love Lane explores the crisis brought upon his parents’ marriage when his mother discovers love letters written to his father by another man
‘I rarely bring up my sexuality in front of family, for fear they will not love me’
Tell Me About It: ‘I am not sure if I should be confronting them, or continuing to shut down during these conversations for the sake of peace’
Good Slut by Zoe Strimpel: Blind spots and biases quickly show in this myopic manifesto
What’s most striking about a book ostensibly about celebrating women’s freedom is its utter joylessness
‘For many, growing up queer in Ireland was a trauma almost – they ran away’
Derek Murphy in London hopes Queer Irish Film & Television UK can help people ‘dip their toes back into Irishness’
‘My 14-year-old daughter wonders if she is gay and feels confused’
Ask the Expert: Stating clearly your love and acceptance gives your daughter some freedom to discover her sexuality and identity without judgment
Gen-Zine: Meet the young people ditching digital for DIY publications and community
DIY works, covering a wide breath of topics, historically provided space for marginalised voices and are surging in popularity again
A garda sergeant spied on two adult men having sex. But he wasn’t prosecuted. They were
Almost 1,000 men were convicted under anti-gay laws, and 1,700 were prosecuted. Their wait for justice is nearly over
Did you watch Heated Rivalry immediately, and love it? If not, are you dead inside?
The relentless push of social media, where everyone’s talking about everything, creates an odd cultural pressure
Change in guidance on use of pronouns for trans students to be considered
Independent review of current school ‘resource’ on LGBTQI+ issues under way
From Mexico to Ireland: ‘People in Dublin assume that in my country we are just poor’
Angel Morelos Ortiz-Castillo moved to Ireland in 2021
Transgender rights misinformation is the last thing schools need
It was irresponsible of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties to publish the Know Your Rights guide
Madeleine Gray: ‘When I was a kid I was a real b**ch to my stepmother. Not because I didn’t like her’
The Australian author on her piercing coming-of-age novel Chosen family, nonbiological family bonds, and teenage queer identity
‘Worrying’ rise in repeated self-harming among teenagers, study finds
Rates significantly higher among females, trans and gender-diverse adolescents, and early school leavers
Department rejects ICCL claim schools are obliged to use trans students’ preferred pronouns
No legal obligation on schools to use preferred pronouns as stated in ICCL guide, says Department of Education
Heated Rivalry: This hugely bingeable erotic filler at least dares to be different
Television: Sexually explicit Canadian ice hockey drama is this year’s first breakout TV hit, but not without controversy in some quarters
Virtual reality as a lifeline: ‘For some young people it’s the social’
Foróige GoVirtual seeks to connect vulnerable and isolated young people through virtual reality
Heart or home: Deciding where to settle when your partner is from another country
Moving away means exposure to a new culture, language, work environment and way of life, but there’s always the pull of home
‘I’m trans and scared to date as Ireland becomes more transphobic’
Ask Roe: ‘How is it possible to date when you’re terrified that the person across from you is alt-right?’
Tackling inequities in healthcare through psychology and research
Research lives: Dr Paul D’Alton on cancer diagnosis and the major mental and emotional toll it has on individuals and their families
World Cup Pride Match was supposed to be a celebration. Now it’s a problem
Seattle fixture pits two nations with a history of hostility toward same-sex relations
Ireland worst in EU for transgender healthcare with four-year wait times, Dáil hears
Labour’s Marie Sherlock says young people ‘self-medicating on the black market’
Hugh Wallace radiated sheer joy on the screen. His death leaves a huge gulf
Architect Hugh Wallace had battled career and personal challenges but his ‘second chance’ with Home of the Year made him a low-key national treasure
‘Very progressive’ Ireland celebrated as bust of Oscar Wilde is unveiled in Paris
Few people wanted to be seen with Irish playwright in his final days, actor Simon Callow says - but 125 years on, he is honoured
WTF Happened: #WakingTheFeminists and the Movement that Changed Irish Theatre - Misogyny unmasked
Sarah Durcan and Lian Bell deliver the clever double-whammy of teaching while documenting for posterity the dismantling of patriarchal power systems
The Silver Book by Olivia Laing: A timely exploration of the persistence of art under political duress
Rooted in what should be fertile ground for a fascinating book, as a novel, it feels a little lacklustre
At least four dead, 11 injured, after car slams into crowd outside Tampa bar
Speeding driver Silas Sampson (22) charged with vehicular homicide, Florida police say
‘The naked party was joyful and relaxed’: End of an era as legendary Berlin queer club closes
In the post-pandemic years the club faced rising costs and fewer patrons, especially younger ones
‘I found a therapist, but I’m worried my parents will look up what they specialise in’
Tell Me About It: ‘I’m worried I’ll be put into a situation where I have to tell them something I don’t want to share with them yet’
Gardaí investigating assault on drag queens in Cork city
‘It’s not the first time I’ve been hit ... it’s the first time I’ve had video evidence’, says Lucina Schynning
Human rights activist Michael Farrell: ‘We were in a period of progress, but now we seem to be galloping backwards’
Lawyer Michael Farrell represented transgender woman Lydia Foy after earning his stripes during the Troubles in the North
At home with Heather Humphreys: ‘I was surprised to be asked about something my husband was doing before I met him’
The Monaghan woman on getting Jarlath Burns’s support over questioning about her husband’s past Orange Order ties, criticism of her by Lucia O’Farrell, and her hopes of being a unifying president
Chloe Michelle Howarth: ‘I saw minimal queer representation growing up, so I didn’t realise it was an option’
The author on her new novel being compared to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, growing up in west Cork, and the enduring influence of The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides had on her
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